Known as Cranford Hall, the first building on campus was completed in 1895, five years after construction begain. Completed in sections the building was initally known as the Normal School builing unitil 1906 when it becam the Administration builing. In 1931 the building was renamed Cranford Hall in honor of John P. Cranford, who donated 21 acres of land for the schools use.
In 1911 the class gift was a reflecting pool in front of the Library (Carter Hall).
The view from the entrance of the Library, later renamed Carter Hall.
Stables for students who communted to school on horse.
Campus heating plant
Interior of the State Normal School greehouse
Greenhouse
The expansive grounds of the State Normal campus were cared for by a team of men and a beloved horse, Old Doc. Behind Old Doc is Charles Stephens, Superintendent of Buildings and third from the left is R.G. Dempsey, Superintendent of Grounds, circa 1910.
The italian garden, one of several gardens on campus.
Construction began on the Home Economics building in 1914. Located on 8th Avenue, the building was completed in 1919 and latered named Crabbe Hall in honor of President John Grant Crabbe.
The Home Economics Practice Cottage was completed in 1915. Home Economic students lived in the cottage and practiced the domestic skills learned in the classroom. The cottage was renamed Roudebush Cottage in honor of Margaret M Roudebush, Professor of Home Arts.
The growing needs of the Training School, led to the construction of Kepner Hall in 1912.
Two women pose for a photograph in front of the Administration building, later Cranford Hall.