Academic Hall
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Academic Hall was the original main building of the University of Missouri. It was dedicated in 1843 and destroyed by fire in 1892. Academic Hall's six Ionic columns, today known as The Columns, stand
Academic Hall as it appeared after original construction
Academic Hall, after the addition of wings in 1885
The cornerstone in Jesse Hall Rotunda
The destruction of Academic Hall by fire on Saturday evening, January 9, 1892
Francis Quadrangle
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David R. Francis Quadrangle is the historical center of the University of Missouri in Columbia, Missouri. Known as The Quad, it is the oldest part of Red Campus and adjacent to Downtown Columbia at th
Academic Hall
…University of Missouri. It was dedicated in 1843 and destroyed by fire in 1892. Academic Hall's six Ionic columns, today known as The Columns, stand on Francis Quadrangle as the most recognizable symbol of the University of Missouri. Academic Hall was built between 1840 and 1843 from plans drawn by Stephen Hills, designer…
Jesse Hall Aerial
The Geology Building
Jesse Hall behind the Columns