Founders Hall
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Date
1957
Academic Year
1956-1957
Screen Reader Description
Black and white photograph of a concrete block
Source
University Archives
Digitization Date
June 22, 2021
Digitization Specifications
Canon CanoScan LiDE 400, 600 dpi
Original Format
8" x 10" black and white photograph
Archives Collection
Public Relations Office Photos, 1950s-1970s
Archives Container Number
PF-3
File Folder Number
302
File Folder Title
Administration Building
Archives Identification Number
RG 7/4
Identifier
Pf3-302-71.jpg
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History
Founders Hall was the first building constructed on the campus of Cedarville College, completed in 1895 at a cost of $14,000. Originally known as College Hall, it was also known popularly as Old Main. During the centennial celebration of the college on January 26, 1987, it was renamed Founders Hall by President Paul Dixon in honor of the five men who signed the incorporation papers and obtained the charter for the college: Thomas Gibson, Hugh McCollum, Hugh H. McMillan, James F. Morton, and Richard Parks. It currently houses administrative offices, including the office of the President.
Comments
In the late 1950s, concrete blocks were manufactured on campus, possibly in the basement of Founders Hall, by students and employees to help defray the costs of new buildings. This photograph was featured on page 73 of the 1957 Miracle yearbook. Follow this link to view the photograph in the yearbook.