Bluffton University - Ista Yearbook (Bluffton, OH)

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1 !3 d' l ' 8'fE.-I Efhe Srimrz Hall HIS large, three-story, brick building which was built four years ago, is con- stantly growing in importance. The main floor contains four recitation rooms in which mathematics, biological sciences and a few other subjects are taught. The biological laboratory, containing microscopes and various other equipments, is con- veniently situated on this floor. In the erection of this building, great care was taken to have all the rooms and laboratories well lighted. The recitation rooms are furnished with an ample amount of blackboard space, which makes the greatest efficiency possi- ble in teaching. Laboratories are the prominent feature of the second floor of this building. The two chemistry laboratories, separated by a recitation room, are busy experimental sta- tions. A large supply of chemicals can always be seen on the shelves and in the small apartments. The domestic science laboratory contains all the utensils which are necessary for efficient housekeeping. Adjoining this, there is a recitation and sewing room, which contains large tables and several sewing machines. The physics labora- tory contains all the apparatus which is necessary in an advanced course in physics. The third fioor is the seat of the College literary activities. It contains four home-like literary rooms. A laboratory for experimental work in bacteriology, physi- ology, agriculture and a manual training room comprise the basement of this building. 21

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QI WJSQ Ahminiatratinn iuilhing HE corner stone of the Administration Building was laid on Tuesday, June 19, 1900. On Wednesday, October 31, of the same year, the dedication services were held. Classes were opened the first week in November. At this early date all the College departments, including the Academic, Normal, Music and Commer- cial courses, were located in this building. With the growth of the institution and the erection of new buildings, this Hall has still remained the center of all activities. The recitation rooms are now used mostly by the strictly Liberal Arts and Seminary de- partments. It is beautifully located in the campus grove and is encircled by a pleasant drive. The building is a three story structure, including recitation rooms, the College chapel, the offices, the library and reading room. The chapel is a suitably arranged room with a spacious seating capacity. The installation of the Harriet Humiston pipe organ has been a valuable addition to the equipment of the College. The Administration Building is dear to the heart of every loyal Blufftonian and, may it continue to pass from its halls an ever increasing army of well-trained young men and women. 20 l

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s.-A4 8TfE.- i I . , Rupp fall OPP HALL is one of BluFfton's most beautiful and valuable buildings and when in the early spring of 1914. constmction work was actually begun, the community and college friends were unusually interested in the new addition to the insti- tution. The Hall was madf- possible by the gifts of Mr. John Ropp of Bloomington, Illi- nois, and Mrs. Mary Rupp. Ropp Hall was erected during the summer of 1914 and the first meal was served in the dining hall on Thanksgiving day. On December 10th the cledicatory service was held. Ropp Hall is a four-story, pressed brick structure, constructed in the colonial style of architecture. To the front the large porch and balcony with the massive white pillars add greatly to the beauty and plan of the whole. The equipment is modern throughout and the furnishings are comfortable and attractive. The spacious dining room with a capacity for accommodating over one hundred and fifty persons is on the first floor. At the present, both men and women are served in the dining hall. The well equipped kitchen and laundry are also on the first floor. The second floor of Ropp Hall has the large lobby and corridors, the music room, reception room, Y. W. C. A. room, two guest rooms and suites of rooms for the Matron, Dean of Women and in- structors. The third and fourth tloors have rooms to accommodate fifty girls. With the growth of Bluffton College, the Women's Donnitory has been used to its full capacity. All rooms are occupied at present. Arrangements have been made for making an addition to the building at some future time. With its open reception rooms and lobby, Ropp Hall is the social center of the College and is much appreciated by the entire student body.