Academic Hall

Link to larger image of Academic Hall as seen before the fire that destroyed the building in 1892
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

Link to larger image of Artist's rendering of Academic Hall, ca. 1875
Artist's rendering of Academic Hall, ca. 1875
(Courtesy of University Archives, University of Missouri: C:0/3/8)
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Link to larger image of Artist's rendering of Academic Hall, ca. 1872
Artist's rendering of Academic Hall, ca. 1872
(Courtesy of University Archives, University of Missouri: C:0/3/8)
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Link to larger image of Artist's rendering of Academic Hall, ca. 1860
Artist's rendering of Academic Hall, ca. 1860
(Courtesy of University Archives, University of Missouri: C:0/3/8)
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Link to larger image of Artist's rendering of Academic Hall, ca. 1850
Artist's rendering of Academic Hall, ca. 1850
(Courtesy of University Archives, University of Missouri: C:0/47/6)
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Link to larger image of Interior Photograph of Academic Hall Reading Room
Interior Photograph of Academic Hall Reading Room
(Courtesy of University Archives, University of Missouri: C:20/8/6))
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Link to larger image of Photograph of Academic Hall from north
Photograph of Academic Hall from north
(Courtesy of University Archives, University of Missouri: C:1/141/8)
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Link to larger image of Photograph of Academic Hall with wing additions
Photograph of Academic Hall with wing additions
(Courtesy of University Archives, University of Missouri: C:1/141/8)
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Link to larger image of Photograph of Academic Hall with gazebo in foreground
Photograph of Academic Hall with gazebo in foreground
(Courtesy of University Archives, University of Missouri: C:0/3/8)
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Link to larger image of Fire at Academic Hall, January 9, 1892
Fire at Academic Hall, January 9, 1892
(Courtesy of University Archives, University of Missouri: C:0/3/8)
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Link to larger image of Academic Hall, after the fire
Academic Hall, after the fire
(Courtesy of University Archives, University of Missouri: C:0/3/8)
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Link to larger image of Article on the fire, January 1942, source unknown
Article on the fire, January 1942, source unknown
(Courtesy of University Archives, University of Missouri: vertical files)
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Institute of Museum and Library Services

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.