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1. Women’s physical culture class, outside of Mechanical Hall, circa 1896
Women’s physical culture class, outside of Mechanical Hall, circa 1896
Description
These OAC women are standing outside the front entrance to the college's first Mechanical Hall. Part of one of the floors of this building was used as a gymnasium.
2. View of Mechnical Hall, Alpha Hall, and the Octagonal Barn
View of Mechnical Hall, Alpha Hall, and the Octagonal Barn
Description
View looking west from the Administration Building (Benton Hall).
3. College greenhouses
College greenhouses
Description
This greenhouse complex was part of an expansion of college agricultural facilities that began in 1889. Standing on the right is George Coote, instructor in horticulture. The Administration Building (Benton Hall) is in the background.
4. OAC students on the steps of the Administration Building
OAC students on the steps of the Administration Building
Description
Harvey McAlister, known as "Pap Hayseed" while a student at OAC, is seated in the second row, holding an open book.
5. Campus view, 1899
Campus view, 1899
Description
Lower campus looking west at the Mitchell Playhouse, Fairbanks Hall, Administration Building (Benton Hall), a water tower, Apperson Hall (Mechanical Hall), and Chemical Lab (Paleontology Lab). The image was used in the 1938 Orange and Black and 1898-1899 OAC Catalog.
6. View of the back wing of Alpha Hall, looking to the northeast
View of the back wing of Alpha Hall, looking to the northeast
Description
View also shows the water tower and Mechanical Hall. Alpha Hall was constructed in 1889.
7. Cauthorn Hall
Cauthorn Hall
Description
Originally named Cauthorn Hall and was later named Fairbanks Hall. It was constructed in 1892 as a men's dormitory. Women lived in the dormitory from 1912 until the early 1930s, when it was converted into a classroom building. The building is now home to the Art Department.
8. The OAC Administration Building as viewed from the west
The OAC Administration Building as viewed from the west
Description
Present day Benton Hall once served as the administration building for Oregon Agricultural College.
9. The OAC cadet band in front of Cauthorn (now Fairbanks) Hall
The OAC cadet band in front of Cauthorn (now Fairbanks) Hall
Description
This is one of the earliest photos of OSU's band, which was established in late 1891.
10. Octagonal barn on the OAC campus
Octagonal barn on the OAC campus
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