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1958 - The northeast addition to Ellis Library
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A sketch of the 1958 addition to the library. With the addition the University planned to have around a million volumes and facilities for two million. At this time, the library included a first floor undergraduate library for freshmen and sophomores, 100 private study rooms, 1000 lockers for graduates, 40 seminar rooms, and an open reading space. Fall of 1961 marked the completion of this large addition.
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1953 - East wing auditorium addition to Jesse Hall
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Construction on Jesse in 1953. The East Wing Auditorium was completed in 1954. The original entrance to the auditorium was from the quad on the north side and seated 1,200 people. However, its wooden balcony was removed after being proclaimed a fire hazard. In 1953, renovations took place, and today it seats 1,732 people.
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1892 - Burning of the University of Missouri
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The Columns weren't always just columns. Before Jesse Hall was erected, "Academic Hall" stood at the epicenter of campus and its activities. However, in 1892, this building burned down, leaving the six columns.
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1949 - Rothwell Gymnasium addition ceremony
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Near the mid-20th century, the University funded Rothwell, completing the plans for a second floor of the gymnasium. Here is a photo from February 25, 1950. Mrs. Frederick Middlebush is snipping the ribbon to formally open Rothwell's addition.