A view looking East of Thompson Hall, Washington State University's first Administration building. Thompson Hall is the oldest extant building on campus, designed by noted Seattle architect, James Stephen and his Chicago trained partner, Timotheus Josenhans. It is prominently sited and immediately identifiable by its two large towers, one truncated and one with conical roof. The romantic Victorian Romanesque character of the building is further enhanced by rich variety of windows and entryways and the use of rock-faced granite (quarried near Spokane) for its contrasting trim.
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Campus buildings--Washington (State)--Pullman College Hall--Washington (State)--Pullman Wooden buildings--Washington (State)--Pullman
The view is of the south-west facade of the two-and-a-half story wooden structure. Completed by 1892, Old College Hall, WSU Building 04, housed the president's office, the library, classrooms, labs, and an assembly hall. The second building constructed, after the Crib, on the WSU campus
Campus buildings Hospitals--Washington (State)--Pullman
A south-east view during the construction of the Finch Memorial Hospital, WSU Building #15. The outer wooden frame and steel beams of the structure are visible along with a group of three workers standing on the ground floor. Construction materials are piled in the left foreground. A tower for lifting wet concrete is present in the background. The surrounding Palouse hills are bare.
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Campus buildings--Washington (State)--Pullman Hospitals--Washington (State)--Pullman
A south-east view of the Finch Memorial Hospital, WSU Building #15. The structure is nearly finished, though the windows are not yet in place. A path along the front of the building is complete. Construction debris, two workers, a cement mixer, and a lifting tower are all visible.
Campus buildings--Washington (State)--Pullman Bohler Gym--Washington (State)--Pullman Gymnasiums--Washington (State)--Pullman Building construction--Washington (State)--Pullman
A scene looking west of Bohler Gym, WSU Building #11, during the early stages of construction. Steel reinforced wooden frames for the poured concrete foundation surround the structure. To the left of the image, a lifting tower is complete. In the background is College Hill with the water tower, once located on Colorado Ave, visible. Named for Fred Bohler, the nationally known WSU Coach and Director of Athletics who devoted forty-two years to physical education and sports at WSU. Bohler gym has played a significant role in the history of Cougar sports. Housing a basketball court, swimming pool handball courts and offices, it still has an important role in WSU athletics. This massive red brick building is ornamented with terra cotta and cut stone. The Renaissance Revival window surrounded with alternating plain and broken pediments are surprisingly opulent. The original entrance with sculptural decoration faced west. The architect, Stanley Smith, was the second University architect. Between 1924 and 1947, he completed fourteen major buildings at WSU. Bohler was the first of the three athletics buildings he built on the north side of the campus including Hollingbery Fieldhouse, and Smith Gym.
Campus buildings--Washington (State)--Pullman Carpenter Hall--Washington (State)--Pullman Weaver, Rudolf
A view of the south-west facade of Carpenter Hall, WSU Building #20. Carpenter Hall was one of seven buildings designed by the first University architect and first chair of the Architecture Department, Rudolph Weaver. As a cost-saving measure, it was planned as a twin to Wilson Hall, but because of wartime building restrictions, neither was completed until 1926. First known as Mechanic Arts building, it was named in 1949 after H. V. Carpenter, the first dean of the College of Mechanic Arts and Engineering. A grand entry at second floor level as at Wilson Hall was planned but never executed. Presumably, the steep slope to the west and its orientation way from the rest of the campus made it impractical. The structure contains Georgian and Classic Revival styles. This image predates the construction of Spokane St.
An interior group portrait of four unsmiling hospital staff members in front of a Finch Memorial Hospital plaque, WSU Building #15.
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Machine Shop, Mechanical Engineering 1899
Campus buildings--Washington (State)--Pullman Machine shops--Washington (State)--Pullman
An interior view of 11 men working and examining various machines inside Mechanical Engineering, WSU Building 22. Belts attached to various wheels near the ceiling appear to power the tools. The embossed seal of Fay & Scott, Dexter, Maine is visible in the foreground.
Campus buildings--Washington (State)--Pullman Carpenter Hall--Washington (State)--Pullman Dedications--Washington (State)--Pullman
A group portrait of Mrs. H.V. Carpenter and her son Charles (wearing a mortarboard and graduation robes) at the dedication of Carpenter Hall, WSU Building #20, in 1946. Between the two is a portrait of the late H. V. Carpenter above a dedicatory plague.
Campus buildings--Washington (State)--Pullman Saunders, A. R. Mechanical Engineering
A view of the west facade of Mechanical Engineering, WSU Building 22. A figure is visible exiting the arched entrance. Prof. A. R. Saunders designed the building and oversaw construction (his only compensation for the latter task was permission to live in the building rent free). The exterior was made of Spokane pressed brick with the interior finished in cedar. Numerous additions were made to the structure over the years, unit it was torn down in 1971.
Strike day in front of the Mechanical Arts Building 1936
Campus buildings Strikes--Washington (State)--Pullman Mechanical Arts Building
A scene from the student strike of 1936 in front of the entrance to the Mechanical Arts building, WSU Building #20. A group of men are seated on the grass in the left fore group (one appears in the act of throwing an object). In the center of the image, a group of women are seated on wooden chairs placed in front of the main entrance. A second group of six men stand before the closed doors of the building
Campus buildings Building construction
A view looking west during the construction of Science Hall, WSU Building #32 (the structure's frame is partially complete-rising four stories). In the foreground are a series of greenhouses, now replaced by Todd Hall. In the left portion, next to the construction zone, is the newly finished Fulmer Hall. To the right is Ad Annex. A smokestack is visible as is the cupola of Ferry Hall with Pullman in the background. Automobiles, construction materials, and a lifting tower are also present. Known as New Science until 1947, Science Hall was designed by Rigg and Vantyne at a cost of $270,000.
Science Hall Construction October 1, 1935
Campus buildings Building construction--Washington (State)--Pullman
A view looking west during the construction of Science Hall, WSU Building #32. The structure is nearly complete, scaffolding remains only on the wings. In the foreground are a series of greenhouses, now replaced by Todd Hall. In the left portion, next to the construction zone, is the newly finished Fulmer Hall. To the right is Ad Annex. A smokestack is visible with smoke rising, as is the cupola of Ferry Hall with Pullman in the background. To the far right of the image College is Hall. Automobiles, construction materials, and a lifting tower are also present. Known as New Science until 1947, Science Hall was designed by Rigg and Vantyne at a cost of $270,000.
Progress photographs, Photographic prints
Wilmer-Davis Residential Complex ca. 1940
Campus buildings Residential facilities--Washington (State)--Pullman Wilmer-Davis Residential Complex
A view looking west of Wilmer-Davis Residential Complex, WSU building #30. A grass quad, now occupied by a parking lot opposite the Bookie, appears in the foreground flanked on either side by trees casting their shadows. An example Georgian Revival architectural designed by Stanely Smith.
Campus buildings--Washington (State)---Pullman Building construction--Washington (State)---Pullman Science Hall
A view looking west during the initial construction of Science Hall, WSU Building #32. Steel supports are visible for the first floor. In the foreground are a series of greenhouses, now replaced by Todd Hall. In the left portion, next to the construction zone, is the newly finished Fulmer Hall. To the right is Ad Annex. A portion of College Hall is also evident at the far right. A smokestack is visible as is the cupola of Ferry Hall with the snow covered hills of Pullman in the back ground. Automobiles, construction materials, and a lifting tower are also present. Known as New Science until 1947, Science Hall was designed by Rigg and Vantyne at a cost of $270,000.
Campus buildings--Washington (State)--Pullman Dwellings--Washington (State)--Pullman President's House
Looking north at the southern end of the President's House. Snow covers the ground and the branches of the pine tree to the right of the photo. The glass-enclosed patio of the home and its chimney are visible.
Looking north at the eastern facade of the President's House, WSU Building #31. Snow covers the ground and the branches of the pine tree to the left of the photo. The front porch is likewise covered in snow.
Looking at the southern side of the President's House, WSU Building #31. In the foreground is a grass-covered hill leading up to the back of the house; defoliated trees flank the image.
A view of Science Hall, WSU Building #32, several months into construction. The concrete frame of the structure is nearly complete. The exterior brick and windows are still not present. In the foreground are a series of greenhouses, now replaced by Todd Hall. In the left portion, next to the construction zone, is the newly finished Fulmer Hall. To the right is Ad Annex. A smokestack is visible, as is the cupola of Ferry Hall with Pullman in the background. To the far right of the image is College Hall. Automobiles, construction materials, and a lifting tower are also present. Known as New Science until 1947, Science Hall was designed by Rigg and Vantyne at a cost of $270,000
A view of Science Hall, WSU Building #32, several months into construction. The concrete frame of the structure is nearly complete. A pile of building debris is visible. The exterior brick and windows are still not present. In the foreground are a series of greenhouses, now replaced by Todd Hall. In the left portion, next to the construction zone, is the newly finished Fulmer Hall. To the right is Ad Annex. A smokestack is visible, as is the cupola of Ferry Hall with Pullman in the background. To the far right of the image is College Hall. Automobiles, construction materials, and a lifting tower are also present. Known as New Science until 1947, Science Hall was designed by Rigg and Vantyne at a cost of $270,000
Campus buildings--Washington (State)--Pullman Horses--Washington (State)--Pullman
Six men wearing dark suits and hats sit in an open carriage pulled by two horses in front of "New" Ferry Hall, WSU Building #8. A dog sits behind the back row seat facing the camera. Built in 1892, Ferry Hall was the first large building to be constructed on campus. Designed to be am dorm, it housed men and women on separate floors. In 1897, there was a kitchen fire which got out of control and the building burned down. Another building was constructed in the same place two years later designed by G. W. Bullard. The new building with its Georgian facade would keep the name (sometimes called New Ferry Hall) and also serve as a dorm. The building remained until the mid 70's, when it was taken down. A last artifact of Ferry Hall still exists in the form of the Gazebo next to Murrow Hall, which was the old bell tower.
Campus buildings--Washington (State)--Pullman Interiors--Washington (State)--Pullman Ferry Hall--Washington (State)--Pullman
An interior view of a dormitory room in Ferry Hall, WSU Building #8. A male student wearing a striped turtleneck sweater is seated before his desk reading. A tennis racket hangs from the ceiling; to the left pictures are visible hanging on a bulletin board. Note: peeling of image results from a damaged print.
Campus buildings--Washington (State)--Pullman Students--Washington (State)--Pullman Interiors--Washington (State)--Pullman Ferry Hall--Washington (State)--Pullman
An interior view of a dormitory room in Ferry Hall, WSU Building #8. Two male students are seated on a bed, with a bag inscribed W.A.C. between them, placed in the corner of the dorm room. Chairs and a truck are present in the foreground, numerous pictures clutter the walls.
An interior view of a dormitory living room in Ferry Hall, WSU Building #8. Three men wearing matching dark sweaters labeled 1907 sit on a couch with arms around each other's shoulders. The walls are decorated with pictures and college banners. Wooden chairs, a dressing table, and guitar are also present.
Campus buildings--Washington (State)--Pullman Dormitories--Washington (State)--Pullman Ferry Hall (Old)--Washington (State)--Pullman
A view of West facade of Ferry Hall, WSU Building #8. Old College Hall is visible to the left, as are recently planted trees. Built in 1892, Ferry Hall was the first large building to be constructed on campus. Designed by H. Preusse to be a dormitory, it housed men and women on separate floors. In 1897, there was a kitchen fire, which got out of control and the building burned down.
Campus buildings--Washington (State)--Pullman Fires--Washington (State)--Pullman Ferry Hall (Old)--Washington (State)--Pullman
A view looking East after the fire that destroyed the original Ferry Hall, WSU Building #8. In 1897 a fire starting in the kitchen -- located on the ground floor to the right-- burned out of control. A group of men dressed in black suites and military uniforms are gathered in front of the building's remains. An unscathed wooden pole stands in the center foreground. Built in 1892, Ferry Hall was the first large building to be constructed on campus. Designed by H. Preusse to be a dormitory, it housed men and women on separate floors .
A nighttime view of the fire that destroyed original Ferry Hall, WSU Building #8. In 1897 a fire starting in the kitchen -- located on the ground floor to the right-- burned out of control. A wooden pole is clearly visible to the left. Built in 1892, Ferry Hall was the first large building to be constructed on campus. Designed by H. Preusse to be a dormitory, it housed men and women on separate floors
Campus buildings--Washington (State)--Pullman Dormitories--Washington (State)--Pullman Ferry Hall--Washington (State)--Pullman
A view of entrance to Ferry Hall, WSU Building #8. The upturned soil in the foreground indicates the recent completion of the structure. Built in 1892, Ferry Hall was the first large building to be constructed on campus. Designed to be a dorm, it housed men and women on separate floors. In 1897, there was a kitchen fire which got out of control and the building burned down. Another building was constructed in the same place two years later designed by G. W. Bullard. The new building with its Georgian facade would keep the name (sometimes called New Ferry Hall) and also serve as a dorm. The building remained until the mid 70's, when it was taken down. A last artifact of Ferry Hall still exists in the form of the Gazebo next to Murrow Hall, which was the old bell tower.