University of Pittsburgh - Owl Yearbook (Pittsburgh, PA)

Page 29 text:

THE UNIVERSITY BUILDINGS 1890-1908 Perryjville Avenue. North Side

Page 28 text:

FIRST BUILDING OF THE UNIVERSITY 1825-1845 Third Avenue and Cherry Alley THE UNIVERSITY BUILDING 1854-1882 Rom and Diamond Streets 24

Page 30 text:

A Word in Common Owl History As a matter of history it might be of interest to those now attending the University to note in passing that the maiden issue of The Owl was published in 1907. It was dedicated to the now deceased Honorable Thomas Mellon, then the oldest living alumnus of Pitt. He was the father of Messrs. Andrew W. and Richard B. Mellon, to whom the 1916 Owl is respectfully dedicated. A notable distinction is borne out in the fact that the loyalty shown the University by the father was not permitted to diminish by the sons. James Irwin McCormick was the first editor-in-chief and Conant Van Blarcom was the first business manager. The second volume appeared in 1908 and was dedicated to William Thaw. In 1909 Dr. John Alfred Brashear, Chancellor from 1901 to 1904, was honored. The entire student bodv was named in 1910. The builders of the University, both past and present, were named in 1911. Dr. Joseph Stockton, Chancellor of the University when it was known as the Pittsburgh Academy, was honored in 1912. The 1913 Owl was dedicated to A. J. Kelly, Jr., always a close friend of Pitt. It was Benjamin Thaw, A.B., 1878, a son of William Thaw, who was honored in 1914, and, lastly, Joseph C. Trees was named in last year’s annual. 26