The James Edward Shepard House was constructed in 1925 for Dr. Shepard with funds collected primarily from the citizens of Durham. This house served as his official residence until his death on October 6, 1947. It is the oldest building on the...
Bennett College -- Campus Building; College Buildings; Buildings
John Race Hall Was Constructed in 1925 and Named for the Dr. John H. Race of New York, a Long Time Trustee and Benefactor of the College. It Was One of Three Building Constructed in the Early 1920s.
Campus Building; Virginia State College for Negroes
One of several buildings constructed with student help. This building also served as a storage house for potatoes. The building was designed by Charles M. Robinson.
Laundry Building; Virginia Normal and Industrial Institute
Constructed in 1927 as the campus laundry. The building was designed by Charles M. Robinson. The building follows the pattern of construction underway at the university at that time.
Sports; Basketball; Virginia Normal and Industrial Institute
A basketball game between Howard University and Virginia State University in Daniel Gym. The original part of Daniel Gym was constructed by a group of Valiant Volunteers and was completed in 1927.
Dormitory; Virginia Normal and Industrial Institute
The second dormitory constructed for female students in 1929. The building is in the Georgian Style and was designed by Charles M. Robinson. It was named for the Governor of Virginia, Elbert Lee Trinkle.
Campus Buildings; Virginia Normal and Industrial Institute
Seward Hall was the second dormitory constructed for male students at Virginia Normal and Industrial Institute now Virginia State University. The funds were secured by the Noell Fund. The building was the Georgian Revival Style, and was designed...
Campus Buildings; Virginia Normal and Industrial Institute
Eggleston Hall was the first dormitory constructed for female students at Virginia Normal and Industrial Institute now Virginia State University. The funds for the building were secured from the Noell Fund.
College Buildings; Virginia Normal and Industrial Institute
Constructed in 1920 as the Training School Building for the campus. The building over the years has been the training school, laboratory high school and is now a part of the music building.
The Vawter Industrial Building; Virginia Normal and Industrial Institute
Vawter Hall is the second oldest building at Virginia State University. Constructed in 1908, it was the dairy, the science building, and also a dormitory for female students. The building was designed by Harrison Waite and named for Capt. Charles...
College Dormitory; Virginia Normal and Industrial Institute
In 1914 the fourth new building was constructed on campus. This new building, which was originally named after President James Hugo Johnston, was erected to be a boy's dormitory. In 1925, the name was changed to Johnson Hall in honor of Walter...
Academic Building; Virginia Normal and Industrial Institute
Vawter Hall was constructed in 1908 as the industrial building. Vawter Hall was also used as a ladies dormitory and the school dairy. The building is an H style Georgian with an above ground basement. The building was designed by Harrison Waite...
The drawing was done by Samuel A. Madden a 1934 graduate of Virginia State College for Negroes. The monument was to be constructed using the bricks from the old Virginia Hall which was being torn down in 1937.
Campus Building; Virginia Normal and Industrial Institute
The First Unit of the Old Gym was constructed during the 1920s. This first stage was completed as a result of efforts of the Valiant Volunteers alumni, students, and faculty who donated time, labor, and $8,000. Later the building was named for...
Wilson Normal School;
Wilson Normal School -- Buildings
Wilson Teachers College;
Wilson Teachers College -- Buildings
In 1911, Congress appropriated funds for a new building, which was constructed at Eleventh and Harvard Streets, NW, and completed by 1912. The new building was occupied in 1913, under the name – James Ormond Wilson Normal School, who was...
Wilson Normal School;
Wilson Teachers College;
Wilson Teachers College -- Buildings
In 1911, Congress appropriated funds for a new building, which was constructed at Eleventh and Harvard Streets, NW, and completed by 1912. The new building was occupied in 1913, under the name – James Ormond Wilson Normal School, who was...
When the Chapel In Porter Hall Became Inadequate to Accommodate the Growing Congregation, a Separate Was Constructed Through the Generosity of Misses Olivia and Caroline Phelps Stokes of New York City. The Labor of the New Chapel Was Supplied By...
