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31. Blacksmithing students in the blacksmith shop
Blacksmithing students in the blacksmith shop
Description
Blacksmithing courses were offered at OAC for "those who desire to learn how to make simple repairs and improvements about the farm and shop" (1909-10 catalog).
32. 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).
33. OAC workday at the bandstand
OAC workday at the bandstand
Description
The OAC bandstand was a gift of the classes of 1908, 1909, 1910, and 1912.
34. OAC cadet band
OAC cadet band
Description
OAC's band at this time was part of the cadet corps and male only. It was directed by Harry L. Beard.
35. 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.
36. 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.
37. Cadet officers with sabres in front of the Administration Building
Cadet officers with sabres in front of the Administration Building
Description
Line of cadet officers at parade rest with sabres. Columns of Benton Hall in background, stucco wall finish dates photo to after 1899. The uniforms in photo are of the pre-1908 style with soft campaign hat designs. Belted tunics with unexposed buttons. Possibly on graduation day waiting for commissioning.
38. View of library quad looking northeast, circa 1908
View of library quad looking northeast, circa 1908
Description
Looking northeast at Shepard Hall, a water tower, Administration Building (Benton Hall), and Apperson Hall.
39. 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.
40. New OAC Armory under construction
New OAC Armory under construction
Description
A new armory was built to replace the 1898 armory. The new armory was touted as one of the largest in the country. The building, designed by architect John V. Bennes, is known as McAlexander Fieldhouse today.