Lycoming College - Lycoming College Campus - Past and Present

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The Lycoming College Campus - Past and Present collection is an exhibit of photographs depicting the buildings and grounds of the campus from its earliest days as the Williamsport Academy to the present Lycoming College campus. An effort has been made to show the transformation of the campus through the years, respecting the legacies of the past and acknowledging the changes that the future requires. This collection also honors the individuals from whom several of the buildings were named, by displaying their photographs, if possible, and short summaries of their significance in the lives of their families, their communities, and the college.
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Aerial View of Lycoming College Campus in Autumn
Aerial View of Lycoming College Campus in Autumn
Athletic fields, Dwellings, Quadrangles (Courtyards), Tennis courts, Trees, Universities and colleges, Lycoming College (1948)
Autumnal Aerial View of Lycoming College Campus looking south from the baseball field and tennis courts. The large grassy area toward the left center of the photo is The Quad.
Campus View, 1953
Campus View, 1953
Lampposts, Sidewalks, Students, Trees, Universities and colleges, Lycoming College (1948)
Students stand chatting in front of the Clarke Chapel (not visible in this photo). The domed building at the left in the background is Flock Brewery. In front of it is Memorial Hall. Beside Memorial Hall is Bradley Hall, and a corner of Old Main is visible to the right. The caption reads: ""Does anybody know what's in chapel?""
Entrance to Williamsport Dickinson Seminary
Entrance to Williamsport Dickinson Seminary
Cornices, Cupolas, Dormitories, Gates, Office buildings, Pediments, Porches, Stone walls, Trees, Universities and colleges, Old Main (1839-1968)
View of the entrance to Williamsport Dickinson Seminary looking through the stone gateway toward Old Main and Bradley Hall.
Old Fine Arts Building
Old Fine Arts Building
Art Education, Columns, Porticoes (Porches), Stairways, Trees, Universities and colleges, Old Fine Arts Center (c.1875-1986)
A view of the Old Fine Arts Building looking west from the stairs ascending from the Quad. The Fine Arts Center, consisting of eighteen rooms, was opened to the public in 1940. A plaque inside the portico in the front of the building read: 'This Fine Arts Building and President's residence were made possible by the gifts of Mr. and Mrs. William Fleming Rich and Family.' On back: 'Return Naomi Woolever, Williamsport Sun-Gazette.'
Old Fine Arts Building Demolition, 1986
Old Fine Arts Building Demolition, 1986
Construction equipment, Construction workers, Demolition, Dwellings, Trees, Universities and colleges, Old Fine Arts Center (c.1875-1986)
The Old Fine Arts Building was originally constructed in the 1870's as a family dwelling. It was purchased in 1931, along with nineteen other properties located on the same city block, by Michael Bond Rich of Woolrich Mills, the former President of the Board of Directors of Williamsport Dickinson Junior College. The property was donated to the college for future expansion. The Fine Arts Center, consisting of eighteen rooms, was opened to the public in 1940. The building was demolished in June 1986 due to unsafe conditions caused by a shift in its foundation. The former Hilltop Gymnasium was renovated for use as the Fine Arts Building.
Old Main
Old Main
Balconies, Cornices, Cupolas, Dormitories, Gates, Office buildings, Pediments, Stone walls, Trees, Universities and colleges, Old Main (1839-1968)
View of Old Main looking south through the stone gates. The West Wing was built in 1839, the East Wing in 1850, and the center section was added in 1855. That section became six stories of faculty and administrative offices. Old Main functioned as a residence hall, classrooms, administrative building, and chapel combined. It was demolished in 1968. The former site is occupied by Lamade Gymnasium.
Old Main and Connecting Walkway to Bradley Hall
Old Main and Connecting Walkway to Bradley Hall
Balconies, Cornices, Dormitories, Office buildings, Pediments, Porches, Sidewalks, Trees, Universities and colleges, Wings (Building divisions), Old Main (1839-1968)
View of the east wing of Old Main looking north. This photo appears in a 1933 brochure, 'Williamsport Dickinson in the Beautiful Alleghenies,' and on the cover of the program for Guest Day, Saturday, May 14, 1938.
Old Main Viewed from the Flag Court
Old Main Viewed from the Flag Court
Cupolas, Dormitories, Hand railings, Office buildings, Stairways, Stone walls, Trees, Universities and colleges, Flag Court
View of the cupola of Clarke Chapel as seen from the stone stairway of the Flag Court.
Old Science Building
Old Science Building
Science education, Sidewalks, Trees, Universities and colleges, Science Building (1951-1996, Flock Brewery 1850-1951)
A view of the old Science Building just prior to demolition. The building was originally used as part of the Flock's Brewery. Lycoming College acquired it in 1951. It was converted into a science facility in 1956-57. According to a 1958 newspaper article, the interior was painted and plastered, acoustical tiles were installed in the ceilings, and asphalt floors were laid. Improvements were also made to the electrical and plumbing systems. According to the 1987-88 academic bulletin, the building housed biology and chemistry laboratories, classroooms, a lecture hall, and a greenhouse, and was used until 1988. It then served as a storage center for the Buildings and Grounds department until its demolition.
Old Science Building
Old Science Building
Doors and doorways, Science education, Trees, Windows, Universities and colleges, Science Building (1951-1996, Flock Brewery 1850-1951)
A view of the old Science Building just prior to demolition. The building was originally used as part of the Flock's Brewery. Lycoming College acquired it in 1951. It was converted into a science facility in 1956-57. According to a 1958 newspaper article, the interior was painted and plastered, acoustical tiles were installed in the ceilings, and asphalt floors were laid. Improvements were also made to the electrical and plumbing systems. According to the 1987-88 academic bulletin, the building housed biology and chemistry laboratories, classroooms, a lecture hall, and a greenhouse, and was used until 1988. It then served as a storage center for the Buildings and Grounds department until its demolition.
Old Science Building
Old Science Building
Automobiles, Parking lots, Science education, Trees, Universities and colleges, Science Building (1951-1996, Flock Brewery 1850-1951)
A side view of the old Science Building and maintenance building just prior to demolition. The building was originally used as part of the Flock's Brewery. Lycoming College acquired it in 1951. It was converted into a science facility in 1956-57. According to a 1958 newspaper article, the interior was painted and plastered, acoustical tiles were installed in the ceilings, and asphalt floors were laid. Improvements were also made to the electrical and plumbing systems. According to the 1987-88 academic bulletin, the building housed biology and chemistry laboratories, classroooms, a lecture hall, and a greenhouse, and was used until 1988. It then served as a storage center for the Buildings and Grounds department until its demolition.
Old Science Building
Old Science Building
Science education, Trees, Universities and colleges, Science Building (1951-1996, Flock Brewery 1850-1951)
Front view of the old Science Building, with the east end of the front of Bradley Hall to its left in the photo. The Science building was the former Flock Brewery, which was built before 1850. Lycoming College purchased the property in 1951. The facilities were modernized for the biology, physics, and chemistry departments, and were used beginning in 1956. It was razed in June, 1996 after the Heim Building was constructed.
Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall
Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall
Doors and doorways, Hand railings, Monuments and memorials, Trees, Universities and colleges, Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall (1947-1968)
View of Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall. Memorial Hall was a war surplus building originally used by the government as an office building. The Junior College acquired the frame building from the Susquehanna Ordinance Depot and moved it from White Deer. The 12,000 square foot floor space doubled the classroom space at Dickinson. Renovations were made, including bricking the exterior. The building was dedicated to twenty-five war dead and more than four hundred World War II service men and women. The building was razed in 1968 due to its deteriorating condition. On back: 'Memorial Hall 1951.'