Ohio State University - Makio Yearbook (Columbus, OH)

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CONSTRUCTION MARKS THE YEARS Construction of the buildings on the Ohio State campus has marked the 75 years of its growth. But at the same time each of these structures represents a chapter in the history of the University. Orton Hall stands as a reminder of the first presi- dent of Ohio State, Dr. Edward Orton. and the be- ginnings of a growing institution. A 12 percent increase over the 1 150 enrollment at the University in 1898 found relief by the completion of the Armory. Modeled after an old French fortress. this building is one of the most distinctive structures on the Oval. Through the efforts of Prof. Alonzo Tuttle, then a member of the Ohio Senate, and after a heated battle in the state legislature, an appropriation of $250,000 was passed for the Main Library. A campaign in 1920 drew uf on the support of students and alumni, the Columbus Chamber of Commerce, and the state legislature. The efforts of thousands here and in 24 foreign countries resulted in one of the finest stadiums in the land, our Ohio Stadium. I

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UNIVERSITY 1 Q Q Q Orton Hall is perhaps one of the best known buildings on the Ohio State I Olio University campus. Built of native Ohio stone, each layer is a specimen of various rock and fossil formations found throughout the state. Long after the day of graduation the memories of the strains of Orton Chimes will ring for Ohio Staters. 1898 In 1898 the need for an enlarged assembly hall was imperative. After a survey of various universities in the Middle West, it was decided to con- struct such a hall in the proposed Armory and Gymnasium. From 1898 until the late I920 ' s all of the athletic and commencement exercises were carried on in the Fortress. I Q1 1 ' ' ' ' ' y ' ' ' beginnings in a 1,000-volume collection located in I ll I I Orton Hall. Today this library of some 800,000 volumes stands as the core of some 20 libraries in the University. 1911 also marks the creation of the permanent po- sition of university architect in order to direct all buildmg design. IQOO The activity surrounding the construction of Ohio Stadium is one of the lO te interesting stories of the University. The campaign to raise money for the project began with an athletic pageant. Through the efforts of Prof. Thomas E. French and Prof. Lynn W. St. John, the campaign was an overwhelming success.

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UNIVERSITY 1000 ' ' n ' ' S perhaps one of the best known buildings on the Ohio State IQ University campus. Built of native Ohio stone, each layer is a specimen of various rock and fossil formations found throughout the state. Long after the day of graduation the memories of the strains of Orton Chimes will ring for Ohio Staters. 10Q0 ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' enl ' irged assembly hall was imperative. After a lOilO survey of various universities in the Middle West, it was decided to con- struct such a hall in the proposed Armory and Gymnasium. From 1898 until the late 1920 ' s all of the athletic and commencement exercises were carried on in the Fortress. J Qll ' ' Mam Library had its beginnings in a 1,000-volume collection located in lull Orton Hall. Today this library of some 800,000 volumes stands as the core of some 20 libraries in the University. 1911 also marks the creation of the permanent po- sition of university architect in order to direct all building design. 1000 activity surrounding the constructicn of Ohio Stadium is one of the t j ' ost interesting stories of the University. The campaign to raise money for the project began with an athletic pageant. Through the efforts of Prof. Thomas E. French and Prof. Lynn W. St. John, the campaign was an overwhelming success.