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Curtiss Hall (Agriculture Hall), 1919
This photo shows the front entryway to Curtiss Hall with its Ionic columns, stairs, and ornamental lamps. Three men and three women are ascending or descending the stairs; four men and one woman are either sitting by or leaning up against the columns. Designed by the architectural firm of Proudfoot and Bird, Agriculture Hall, as Curtiss Hall was first called was built in 1906-1909. The building was originally planned to be built 100 feet west of its current location, but the plans were changed after opposition to placing a building in the center of the beautiful campus lawn was voiced. Work on the building ceased in 1907 when the contractor declared bankruptcy. Work soon resumed under the direction of a bonding company. Although the building was completed in 1909, it stood unoccupied until 1912 when the accounts were finally settled with the surety company. Agriculture Hall was officially renamed Curtiss Hall in 1947 for Charles F. Curtiss, long-time Dean of Agriculture (1902-1932) at Iowa State. In 1995, an agricultural high-tech classroom was built within the building, called the Brenton Center for Agricultural Instruction and Technology Transfer.
Iowa State University
1919
Curtiss Hall Agriculture Hall Story County (Iowa) Iowa
15.2 x 17.5 cm
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