Founders Hall and Collins Hall

Creator

Cedarville University

Preview

Date

circa 1960

Screen Reader Description

Color photograph of two large brick buildings with a sign in front reading Cedarville College

Source

University Archives

Digitization Date

June 21, 2021

Digitization Specifications

Canon CanoScan LiDE 400, 600 dpi

Original Format

8" x 10" color 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

PF3-302-46.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.