Bethany College - Bethanian Yearbook (Bethany, WV)

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OGLEBAY GATES Tradition surrounds Oglebay Gates, lending an atmosphere of reverence to the red-brick pillars and iron grilhvork. Complementing the architecture of Old Main, the gates frame the tower clock in the distance, pointing to the main feature of Bethany ' s campus. The main entrance to the college has al- ways centered around Oglebay Gates and the pillars add a dignity to the hillside. Freshmen become acquainted with this entrance early in the year, since, during Hazing, they are forbidden to walk down the steps or through the archways. Seniors hold their annually step sing ' there, also. Adding to tradition, the gates are opened when final exami- nations are being given on the hill. This is supposedly to let the ponies through. They are closed at all other times. PHILLIPS HALL A residence for women students, Phillips Hall is adjacent to Old Main and is also of Gothic archi- tecture, featuring pointed spires and arches. The original building was a gift of Mr. Thomas W. Phillips in 1890. while the present dormitory was completed in 1930, replacing and including the older one. 112 women occupy rooms on three floors of the hall and share the spacious lounge on the first floor. The dormitory also contains the women ' s dining hall, drawing rooms, guest rooms, and housing for administrative personnel. Both the lounge and the dining hall are used for various social functions, such as jazz concerts and dances. OLD MAIN Old Main is the center of Bethany College com- bining historical significance with Gothic beauty. It stands in the center of the upper campus, flanked on either side by Commencement Hall and Oglebay Hall. Work was begun on this building in 1858, but was not completed until the 1870 ' s, due to the intervention of the Civil War and other delays. Old Main, as it now stands, was constructed to replace the original college building which had been destroyed by fire. Running the entire length of the building along the west side is the corridor, an open hall about 300 feet long. Old Main contains 40 rooms used for classrooms and offices, and features a Bulletin Board on which all important college notices are posted. 12

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CAMPBELL HALL Campbell Hall ' s modernistic design superimposes advancement upon the historical foundation of Beth- any ' s campus. This futuristic, low-slung residence is grafted to the Gothic charm of such buildings as Old Main and Phillips Hall, complementing them while contrasting between the past and the future. The dormitory is located next to the church and it provides housing for 100 men. It was dedicated on April I. 1956. COCHRAN HALL BETHANY HOUSE Facing the old cobblestone road and Main Street. Cochran Hall, built in 1910. is constructed of white brick. This four-storied men ' s residence features a lounge and head residence suite. The Bethany House occupies the terrace at the lower entrance to the campus. Completed in 1948, it contains the Bee Hive, men ' s dining hall, lounge, meeting rooms, and guest and facultv lounges.

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GATEWAY HALL Gateway Hall, a residence for upperclass women, IS conveniently located on Pendleton Street, over- looking the Bethany House. Large shade trees and a spacious lawn area create a pleasant environment for studying or socializing. Gateway Hall provides a very home-like atmosphere for the girls who occupy its three floors of living quarters. A large television lounge on the first floor offers pleasant diversion from studying. When the warm weather rolls around, many Bethany bathing beauties may be caught leisurely soaking up the sun on Gateway ' s lawn. IVABELL HARLAN HALL Behind Phillips Hall is the newest addition to the campus living quarters. Ivabell Harlan Hall. This dormitory, just completed in September of 1960, was dedicated with Mr. C. Allen Harlan and his wife, Ivabell, present at a formal convocation. Its role as a residence for upperclass women is two- fold: one half being occupied by the Phi Mus. just moved this year from down the hill. ' Immediately opposite the front doors of Harlan Hall are the tennis courts which provide pleasant distraction from studying. PHILLIPS LIBRARY The T. W. Phillips Memorial Library was dedi- cated on June 4, 1960. It is designed to accommo- date 150,000 volumes. One of its attractive features is the Campbell Room which contains original ma- terials pertinent to the founding of the Churches of Christ. The library is a teaching institution with ample provision for such modern devices as audio- visual equipment and microfibn facilities. Classes using films meet frequently in the 200- seat audio-visual center on the first floor of the library. This small auditorium is used for special lectures and chamber concerts. Adjoining is the faculty lounge opening onto terrazzo terraces. Com- plete kitchen facilities are available for receptions and teas.