Academic Hall

Academic Hall as seen before the fire that destroyed the building in 1892 (Courtesy of University Archives, University of Missouri: C:0/3/8).
General Information on the Building

Artist's rendering of Academic Hall, ca. 1875
(Courtesy of University Archives, University of Missouri: C:0/3/8)
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Artist's rendering of Academic Hall, ca. 1872
(Courtesy of University Archives, University of Missouri: C:0/3/8)
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Artist's rendering of Academic Hall, ca. 1860
(Courtesy of University Archives, University of Missouri: C:0/3/8)
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Artist's rendering of Academic Hall, ca. 1850
(Courtesy of University Archives, University of Missouri: C:0/47/6)
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Interior Photograph of Academic Hall Reading Room
(Courtesy of University Archives, University of Missouri: C:20/8/6))
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Photograph of Academic Hall from north
(Courtesy of University Archives, University of Missouri: C:1/141/8)
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Photograph of Academic Hall with wing additions
(Courtesy of University Archives, University of Missouri: C:1/141/8)
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Photograph of Academic Hall with gazebo in foreground
(Courtesy of University Archives, University of Missouri: C:0/3/8)
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Fire at Academic Hall, January 9, 1892
(Courtesy of University Archives, University of Missouri: C:0/3/8)
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Academic Hall, after the fire
(Courtesy of University Archives, University of Missouri: C:0/3/8)
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Article on the fire, January 1942, source unknown
(Courtesy of University Archives, University of Missouri: vertical files)
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This project was originally developed with support from the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by the state of Missouri.