Old Main

After taking a brief tour today with the class and visiting some of the historical areas on campus, I decided that this blog should be dedicated to a building that is no longer in existence. The Old Main building was built in 1888, following the destruction of the previous building in it's place, due to fire. The Previous building was known as the "Normal School." When it was destroyed, the residents of Terre Haute came together to help raise money for the building that would later be known as Old Main. It was built by the Jenny & Otis Company, Chicago, IL. Old Main was later remodeled from 1938-1939. However, Indiana State University felt the need to express it's appreciation for good architecture by having the building torn down in 1950. After seeing what this building looked like, I can honestly say that it is a shame that this building's location is now nothing more than a walk-way. Not even provoking thought in most students minds of what was once there, this bare area is frequently used by students and faculty. I can't help but wonder what elements of the campus will be destroyed in the next few decades or if anyone will even remember it.