Penn State University - La Vie Yearbook (University Park, PA)

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y- 4., ,6 . . i he Bell Tower of Old Main shad- , 9- . , ' w . ows the lawn and can be seen over T3 . aw rooftops all over town. Its quarter- . f v ly chimes keep the University running on-schedule. Photo by Jim Swanik.

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16 Old Main Built ? 1 w t W i I i f I i . 1 he first students arrived for classes at .the Farmer's High School on a cold, snowy February morning in 1859. The only building they could find was a half-completed stone structure that served as their dormitory, library, dining hall, and classroom. Even though new buildings were com- pleted on campus, the old main building still housed the students and served as the primary center of activity. As the University expanded and dormi- tories werebuilt, Old Main became the stu- dent union and housed faculty offices. Or- ganizations, such as La Vie, were headquartered in the first floor. Deteriorated by small fires, the building was deemed unsafe in 1929 and was dis- mantled. Using the original stones and de- signs, the new Old Main was completed two years later to regain its reputation as the principal landmark of the University. Landmark In Excellence Mi

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ans gather together to pass the Lion up the student section in Beaver Stadium. .