Catalog, 1915-1916 - Hoover Library

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thirty-eight feet. The central portion is four stories high, and
has on the first floor various administration offices and a large
reception parlor; on the second and third floors the apartments
of teachers and students.
2. OWINGSHALL.-This is a wing of the main building,
erected in 1871, and named for Miss Lottie A. Owings, for
many years preceptress. It extends back from the main building
fifty-five feet, and is four stories high. The fourth floor
is divided up into small rooms for piano practice; the third and
second floors contain rooms for female students, and the first
floor is the infirmary. In the basement is the steam laundry.
8. SMITH HALL.-This wing was built in 1887, and is
named for Mr. John Smith, the first President of the Board
of Trustees. It is a front extension of the main building on
the east side. In the basement is the dining-hall, capable of
seating at table two hundred and fifty persons; on the first
floor are the assembly room, where morning prayers are held
every school day' and where the students meet for public academic
exercises, the school room and private study for young
ladies. The second floor contains sleeping rooms for young
ladies.
4. HERING HALL....:._Another wing erected in 1890, and
named for Dr. J. W. Hering, the first Treasurer of the Board,
and afterwards President. This building is a front extension
of the main building on the west side.
5. WARDHALL.-This wing, builtin 1895, to take the place
of the smaller building erected in 1882 by contributions secured
by Dr. J. T . Ward, the first President of the College, is
named for Dr. Ward. It is a rear extension to Hering Hall,
three stories high, and is fitted up as a modern home for male
boarding students. The rooms are large, each lighted by two
windows and open to the sun. In the basement are private
studies for male students.