South Hall
- Building Name:
- South Hall
- Historical Note:
- Built 1868-1869, South Hall was the first of the three “Professors’ Houses”, and stood on what is now Union Drive. The two-story structure featured a mansard roof, a west-facing front porch, second-story windows that extended into the roof, and a tower-like element at the southwest corner. It was occupied by President Welch from 1869 to 1879, during which time an addition was completed in 1871. After the Welch family moved to The Gables, the building was repurposed for the Botany and Veterinary Medicine departments. In 1880, it was modified for use by Domestic Economy and sustained damage during a tornado in 1882. By 1896, South Hall had become Music Hall, serving that role until it was destroyed by fire in 1912. It was connected to the campus sewer system in 1897.
- Year Built:
- 1868; 1871
- Year Removed:
- 1912
- Architect:
- C.A. Dunham
- Contractor:
- N.P. Starks
Photographs Containing South Hall:
Old Chemistry building, Maples,...
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Left to Right: Music Hall Barn, Music Hall, Workshop, Chemical and Physical Laboratory, South Hall, Main Building, and South Hall Barn. Looking west-northwest.
- Title:
- Old Chemistry building, Maples, President's residence, and Old Main, circa 1876
- Date:
- 1876
- Description:
- This picture "taken about '70" probably was taken in 1876. Large building at right rear is the Main Building, built in 1868, with an additional wing built in 1871. It burned about the turn of the century, and was replaced by a new limestone building which was first known as Central and now is known as Beardshear Hall (after an early president). Beardshear is near center of present campus and is headquarters for the administration of the college as well as classroom building. Building in foreground is president's residence, built in 1869. At far left (rear) is the Maples, built in 1869, and now known as Music Hall, the headquarters of the music department. (It is only building visible in picture still standing.) In left center toward rear is Chemistry Building, built in 1870 with an addition in 1875. Smaller building behind Chemistry is not completely identified.
- Source:
- Iowa State University. Facilities Planning and Management records, 1859 - 2015
Source
- Preferred Citation:
- "Old Chemistry building, Maples, President's residence, and Old Main, circa 1876", Campus Cornerstones, Digital Scholarship and Initiatives
- Reference Link:
- https://digital.lib.iastate.edu/historic-buildings/items/buildingprofile0002.html#cornerstones0081
Rights
- Rights:
- This item is protected by copyright and related rights. You are free to use this item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. For other uses, please obtain permission from Iowa State University Library Special Collections and University Archives.
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- Title:
- Photograph of South Hall, the former home of President Welch and, later, the building where veterinary science was first taught
- Creator:
- Iowa State University. College of Veterinary Medicine
- Date:
- 1879
- Source:
- Iowa State University. College of Veterinary Medicine records. Photographs
Source
- Preferred Citation:
- "Photograph of South Hall, the former home of President Welch and, later, the building where veterinary science was first taught", Campus Cornerstones, Digital Scholarship and Initiatives
- Reference Link:
- https://digital.lib.iastate.edu/historic-buildings/items/buildingprofile0002.html#cornerstones0083
Rights
- Rights:
- This item is protected by U.S. copyright and related rights. It is being made available by Iowa State University as its rights-holder for noncommercial use, including sharing and adapting the work. No permission is required for noncommercial use so long as attribution is provided. All other uses require permission from Special Collections and University Archives.
- Standardized Rights:
- https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/
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- Title:
- Photograph of South Hall after fire looking southeast
- Date:
- 1912
- Description:
- Photograph of the burned remains of South Hall after a fire on January 5, 1912. The image shows a partially destroyed brick structure with standing walls and arches, surrounded by leafless trees and snow. The view is looking southeast. Annotation: "Professor's Residence. President's House. Burned Jan 5, 1912. Music Hall in 1912."
- Source:
- Iowa State University. Facilities Planning and Management records
Source
- Preferred Citation:
- "Photograph of South Hall after fire looking southeast", Campus Cornerstones, Digital Scholarship and Initiatives
- Reference Link:
- https://digital.lib.iastate.edu/historic-buildings/items/buildingprofile0002.html#cornerstones0139
Rights
- Rights:
- The Iowa State University Library believes that this item is in the public domain under the laws of the United States, but a determination was not made as to its copyright status under the copyright laws of other countries. The item may not be in the public domain under the laws of other countries.
- Standardized Rights:
- http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/
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- Title:
- Photograph of South Hall in winter looking southeast
- Description:
- Photograph of South Hall on the Iowa State campus in winter, showing the north and west elevations. The view looking is southeast. The image depicts a large brick building with a covered porch, surrounded by snow and leafless trees. Annotation: ''1st President's Home, then 1st Domestic Tech. Bldg., then Music Hall, burned in 1912. Music Hall (Old South Hall) Built in 1869, burned in 1912. South Hall, Green Hills, p. 20.''
- Source:
- Iowa State University. Facilities Planning and Management records
Source
- Preferred Citation:
- "Photograph of South Hall in winter looking southeast", Campus Cornerstones, Digital Scholarship and Initiatives
- Reference Link:
- https://digital.lib.iastate.edu/historic-buildings/items/buildingprofile0002.html#cornerstones0140
Rights
- Rights:
- This item is protected by U.S. copyright and related rights. It is being made available by Iowa State University as its rights-holder for noncommercial use, including sharing and adapting the work. No permission is required for noncommercial use so long as attribution is provided. All other uses require permission from Special Collections and University Archives.
- Standardized Rights:
- https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/
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- Title:
- Photograph of South Hall in winter looking east
- Description:
- Photograph of South Hall on the Iowa State campus in winter, showing the west elevation. The view is looking east. The image depicts the building partially obscured by snow-covered trees and deep snow on the ground. Annotation: "South Hall."
- Source:
- Iowa State University. Facilities Planning and Management records
Source
- Preferred Citation:
- "Photograph of South Hall in winter looking east", Campus Cornerstones, Digital Scholarship and Initiatives
- Reference Link:
- https://digital.lib.iastate.edu/historic-buildings/items/buildingprofile0002.html#cornerstones0141
Rights
- Rights:
- This item is protected by U.S. copyright and related rights. It is being made available by Iowa State University as its rights-holder for noncommercial use, including sharing and adapting the work. No permission is required for noncommercial use so long as attribution is provided. All other uses require permission from Special Collections and University Archives.
- Standardized Rights:
- https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/
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- Title:
- Photograph of South Hall looking south-southeast
- Description:
- Photograph of South Hall on the Iowa State campus, showing the north and west elevations. The view is looking south-southeast. The image depicts a large brick building with a covered porch, partially framed by trees. Annotation: "Music Hall (Old South Hall), burned in 1912. South Hall. neg no 009597."
- Source:
- Iowa State University. Facilities Planning and Management records
Source
- Preferred Citation:
- "Photograph of South Hall looking south-southeast", Campus Cornerstones, Digital Scholarship and Initiatives
- Reference Link:
- https://digital.lib.iastate.edu/historic-buildings/items/buildingprofile0002.html#cornerstones0142
Rights
- Rights:
- This item is protected by U.S. copyright and related rights. It is being made available by Iowa State University as its rights-holder for noncommercial use, including sharing and adapting the work. No permission is required for noncommercial use so long as attribution is provided. All other uses require permission from Special Collections and University Archives.
- Standardized Rights:
- https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/
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- Title:
- Photograph of South Hall with landscape looking southeast
- Description:
- Photograph of South Hall on the Iowa State campus, showing the north and west elevations. The view is looking southeast. The building is partially obscured by a landscaped setting of leafless trees and open lawn with light snow on the ground. Annotation: "Music Hall (Old South Hall, built in 1869), located south of Campanile. Burned in 1912. South Hall."
- Source:
- Iowa State University. Facilities Planning and Management records
Source
- Preferred Citation:
- "Photograph of South Hall with landscape looking southeast", Campus Cornerstones, Digital Scholarship and Initiatives
- Reference Link:
- https://digital.lib.iastate.edu/historic-buildings/items/buildingprofile0002.html#cornerstones0143
Rights
- Rights:
- This item is protected by U.S. copyright and related rights. It is being made available by Iowa State University as its rights-holder for noncommercial use, including sharing and adapting the work. No permission is required for noncommercial use so long as attribution is provided. All other uses require permission from Special Collections and University Archives.
- Standardized Rights:
- https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/
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- Title:
- Photograph of South Hall
- Date:
- 1890c
- Description:
- This photograph shows the western and northern sides of South Hall as it appeared around 1890. A dirt road that would become Union Drive runs along the north side of the building.
- Source:
- Iowa State University. Facilities Planning and Management records (from SCUA Flickr)
Source
- Preferred Citation:
- "Photograph of South Hall", Campus Cornerstones, Digital Scholarship and Initiatives
- Reference Link:
- https://digital.lib.iastate.edu/historic-buildings/items/buildingprofile0002.html#cornerstones0261
Rights
- Rights:
- The Iowa State University Library believes that this item is in the public domain under the laws of the United States, but a determination was not made as to its copyright status under the copyright laws of other countries. The item may not be in the public domain under the laws of other countries.
- Standardized Rights:
- http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/
Source
- Preferred Citation:
- "South Hall", Campus Cornerstones, Digital Scholarship and Initiatives
- Reference Link:
- https://digital.lib.iastate.edu/historic-buildings/items/buildingprofile0002.html