Washington and Jefferson College - Pandora Yearbook (Washington, PA)

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s an -fq . ' u fi -t.. - fa -ia ,, , K 3 :J 1 '1 . 4, 'Q j za--mnaszizaitizatal 'i ktfgf.-1 1 ,JM-H it H ,W - , The Campus and Buildings OTVVITHSTANDING the Qktil fact that emphasis has ever been placed upon scholarship and character, a material equipment that compares fa- vorably with that of similar institutions throughout America has been built up at Washington and jefferson. Started in a log cabin, the College has gone to larger and larger quarters until the build- ings and grounds shown on the preced- ing pages have been gathered. The present beautiful campus lies in the heart of the city of WVashington, Pennsylvania. The old Administration Building was built in 1793 and used first by the Wasliiiigtoii Academy, which afterward became Vlfashington College. Early in the last century it was moved to its present commanding position on the campus. Soon, additions were made which brought it to its present propor- tions and appearance. Administrative offices still occupy the middle section, while professors' families occupy com- fortable quarters on 'either side. The Main Building which still domin- ates the campus, the two substantial towers of which form a land mark for miles around, was started in 1836. Be- tween 1847 and 1850, wings and dome were added, and about 1875, a com- plete remodeling and enlarging brought the building to its present proportion and appearance. The building continues to serve the College in many important ways. Seven laboratories and fourteen class rooms, together with the Museum and Quarters for the Young Men's Christian Association, take up the greater portion of its space, but here also is the Chapel, whose walls are now covered with portraits of distinguished benefac- tors, presidents and graduates, among the latter being the Honorable james G. Blaine. To these will now be added the portrait of the late Reverend james D, Moffat, D.D., LL.D., the distinguished Christian statesman, who for 33 years, led the destinies of the College. Hays Hall, the Freshman Dormitory, attracts first attention as a visitor comes from the heart of Washington down Beau Street. It is a well built, fire- proof, tive story building, providing Com- fo1'table qua1'ters for new men. A com- modious study room, with sleeping rooms on each side, provides ample quarters for two students. The chaste and beautiful Librarv Building, the gift of the late M1-. wiiiimii R. Thompson, of Pittsburgh, a modern, thoroughly equipped library, was lagt year thoroughly overhauled and redeco- rated, with funds provided by Mrs, Thompson, a further evidence of the de- votion to the institution of these deeply appreciated friends. just west of the Library stands the Physics Building built for the College by a loyal alumnus, Dr. J. L. Thistle, It is a fire-proof building, go feet long, 60 feet wide and three stories high. In general style this building corresponds to the Library, the two commanding the south side of the campus, the forerun- 25 Nh

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PHYSICS BUILDING

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