West Virginia Wesleyan College - Murmurmontis Yearbook (Buckhannon, WV)

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In 1903. the growing seminary was chartered to confer degrees. The course of study was then raised to that of a college graduate. West Vir- ginia Conference Seminary became Wesleyan University of West Vir- ginia. In 1905, disaster struck. Fire destroyed the Main Building, (oppo- site, top left and right). Being a vital part of the college, immediate steps were taken to replace it. The follow- ing year College Hall (opposite, below) was ready for occupancy. The Annex (right) was built in 1902 to use as a Music Hall. (Below) The Music Hall is flanked on the left by the old Gym which was built in 1912. 90lh Anniversary 23

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...»'?ai«!: 22 90th Anniversary

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In 1920, Ladle's Hall was renamed Agnes Howard Hall in memory of a college coed who died from an illness while attending Wes- leyan. Her father was a substantial contributor to Wesleyan for years. A former hospital at 49 Florida Street (right) was purchased to use as a freshman dorm for men. Later it was used to house upperclass women. By 1959, a new women's dormitory was built beside Agnes Howard and called Edna Jenkins Hall. (oppo- site) Later the name was condensed to Jenkins. The addition of these dorms indi- cated a growing interest in this small school. 24 90lh Anniversary