Oklahoma Panhandle State University - Plainsman Yearbook (Goodwell, OK)

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Et RE. Die EL Ts SAR 5 | L ITHSTANDING a half century of continuous use, Franklin Hall was erected in 1909 and was the first building on the campus. Contributed by citizens of Good- well, it was the home of faculty and men and women students. When the dormitory became overcrowded the young men lived in tents or dugouts. Meals were served to those who desired them, but many of the students “bached,” as they termed it. In more recent times venerable old Franklin has been converted into apartments for married students. FRANKLIN HALL when it was new. FRANKLIN HALL after a half century of use. pte: of the five brick homes built in 1957 for faculty members are shown here. They are now being supplemented with an additional five homes.

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| The indispensible COLLEGE FARM (above) offers a fertile testing and experi- mental ground for research and also provides many practical learning situations | for agriculture students. One of the school’s first farming endeavors is exemplified by a 1914 FRUIT ORCHARD. (right) “ EDUCATION BUILDING, known as such since 1958, was formerly known as The METAL SHOP was built in 1941 by student i Science Hall and was erected in 1921. labor. JUL

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VET VILLAGE, built as housing for World War II veterans and their families, houses many married students of P.A.M.C. The progress of the school has been noted throughout the years by its vast improvements of many kinds. The improvements and also the extremes of campus housing are exemplified by the modest, but comfortable, apart- ments in Vet Village and the spaciousness of the Presi- dent’s home. The guardian of the campus—the symbol of the agricultural industry of this area, the SOWER was designed in 1915 by Frank L. Ingles. 13 This distinctive two story brick structure is the HOME OF THE COLLEGE PRESIDENT. It was built in 1928.