Exploring the Stories and History of Mount Vernon, Iowa
Old Sem
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“Old Sem” (sem is seminary or prep school), first building on Cornell campus (1853)
Cornell College’s “Old Sem” after the remodel in 1950’s.
Date
@1950
Unidentified students leaving and entering the science hall located in Old Sem. At this point in time, Old Sem used to be the only building on campus.
Date
@1915
Old Sem with fourth floor (Mansard) added to original building in 1890s?. Discoloration on brick from ivy vines. Addition not rebuilt after a fire in 1920s gutted the building (details?).
Date
@1905
Unidentified female students passing Old Sem
Date
@1915
Cornell College’s Old Sem
“Old Sem” (sem is seminary or prep school), first building on Cornell campus (1853). Old Sem had a fourth floor (Mansard) added to original building in 1890s? The fourth floor was on not rebuilt after a fire in 1920s gutted the building (details?). There was a remodel in the 1950’s.
