Troy University - Palladium Yearbook (Troy, AL)

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TROY STATE UNIVERSITY Establithed a Troy State Normal School by the Alabama General Assembly In 1887. The Alabama Legislature has approved the following changes r in the name: TROY STATE NORMAL COLLEGE 1893 TROY STATE TEACHERS COLLEGE 1927 TROY STATE COLLEGE 1957 TROY STATE UNIVERSITY 1967 (See otbei side) •MWMIW -

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TSU Tradition A Part of the Future The cornerstone of Troy Normal school was laid on August 24, 1887. The original campus was located in down- town Troy. Troy State Uni- versity has undergone many changes through the years. Today the oldest building still standing on the present campus is Kilby Hall which was built in 1923. The newest architectural structure is the Sorrell Chapel which is nes- tled in a grove of oak trees be- hind Wallace Hall. The camp- us stands in the heart of Troy as a monument of past achievements and as a contin- ual source of knowledge need- ed for the future. Alma Mater Our vows of love, our vows of faith dear school we ' ve said to thee. Strong man, each gentle maid will ever loyal be. Not for a day, not for a year shall we each other greet. as fellow students, fellow friends but till in heaven we meet. So hail, Alma Mater, dear school, we all love thee. So hail, Alma Mater, We ' ll aye be true to thee. So when in days that are to come fond memories we recall. The memories of dear Troy State, We ' ll cherish most of all. Your stately portals, spacious halls in dreams we will enjoy. And hearts again will sadly yearn for you, and days of Troy. So hail, Alma Mater, dear school we all love thee. So hail, Alma Mater, We ' ll aye be true to thee. by Kirven Solomon, class of 1930

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southern accents The Southland A Heritage of Beauty One way to note the history of a town is to observe its older homes. Troy has its share of aged dwellings. The two blocks of College Street between Cherry and Pine Streets contain a total of 18 beautifully preserved homes, some built as early as the 1870 ' s. They represent some of the regions finest examples of Victorian, Greek revival and other turn of the century Right: This federal style home noted for its braided brick work and ionic columns is the home of Dr. Wilkes, a professor in TSU ' s biology depart- ment. Below: Mr. Bashinsky, a Russian immigrant who made his fortune as a cotton broker, built this Greek Reviv- al home in 1906. It is located on the corner of College and Pine Streets. style architecture. Seldom does one find in such a con- centrated area so many beau- tiful and historic buildings. The peanut and cotton merchants, the city fathers, and the railroad presidents spent their spare time in the parlors and on the verandas of these beautiful homes around the turn of the cen- tury. 8 Homes