Western Military Academy - Recall Yearbook (Alton, IL)

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After the Fire of 1903 In 1903 Western ' s main building. which included part ol the original Wyman Insti- tute, was burned. Col. A. M. Jackson, superintendent at that time, with great energy had new buildings ready for cadets by the next Septemlier. lie started the fire-proof construction which is characteristic ol Academy buildings today. Cadets in Uniforms of 1890’s and 1900’s These uniforms look strange today, but the military neatness and the eager brightness of youth were evident in those days of long ago, despite high collars, long hair, and quaint caps.

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WE SALUTE 75 YEARS OF SERVICE IN THE EDUCATION OF YOUTH 1879 THE ORIGINAL WYMAN INSTITUTE 1954 WESTERN MILITARY ACADEMY TODAY

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Maj. W. C ' .. S. Lowe, for many years Commandant, and cadet officers of early years of century C»en Jonathan Wainwright at Commencement of 1948. Fun with |oe E Brown shortly after World Col. Paul Tibbets. ’33. atomic plane War II ended. ' pilot, visits old room.