Washington State University - Chinook Yearbook (Pullman, WA)

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Bryan Hall in 1916 was an amazing place. Not only was it the center of campus activity and the scene for lectures, plays, and concerts — but it accommodated the entire student body and faculty of WSC. This famous building with its rose-illuminated clocktower became a favorite landmark for all residents ... it was a sight all students came to take pride in. But where did WSC actually begin? In the “Crib”, of course. Believe it or not, that was the name for the very first building which had been hurriedly constructed on top of the hill for $1500, in 1891. Its name was coined by the students because of the “infancy” of the college, and among the first courses of study offered at the Crib were agriculture, mechanic arts, domestic science, chemistry, mining engineering, civil, mechanical, and electrical engineering, assaying, and pharmacy. When the college opened its doors in January of 1892, 16 freshmen and 44 “preparatory” students were enrolled. In 1901 the Crib was torn down with the exception of one wall which was utilized as a wall of the new armory-gymnasium (later known as the TUB or Temporary Union Building). During the post war period, a bond issue and activity fee funds made it possible to build the $3 million Compton Union Building which flanks the site of the original Crib to the east and occupies the area that once was the TU B. By this time it was apparent that the campus had come a long way from the “Crib” to the “Cub”. It had come from the cheer “Farmers, Hayseeds, Pumpkin, Squash — W.S.C., by Gosh!” ... to Washington State University, and from the school colors of pink and blue . . . to crimson and grey. Growing since 1891, WSU has spanned two world wars and has been served by seven presidents ... the campus has withstood years of the harshest Palouse weather, not to mention the thousands and thousands of hustling, bustling college students. So walk across campus as countless others have walked before you—and think about the history of the old campus . . . the wisened, mellowed campus . . . that remains standing on the hill. Opposite page, top: A big game day at WSC, c., early 1930’s. Bottom: Main Street, Pullman, 1929. This page, top: Architectural Engineering design lab in Carpenter Hall, 1927. Center: When gas was cheap and cafeteria trays were not yet the rage. . . , 1933. Left: Between classes at the old college station post office. Reflections 1 5

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l j ■ j ; i Jjp » w 1 - ■ ■ | J . - - , ' WFttM -- 3 r Top: Main Street, Pullman, 1941. Above: The WSC Majorettes, 1942. Right: The campus water tower, annual objective of the Frosh class paintbrushes, 1942. 16 Reflections