Browse Items (5 total)

The cornerstone on the Administration Building was laid on July 4, 1901, becoming occupied in 1902. It’s red-brick castle-like structure was an imposing piece of architecture on the campus. The Administration Building was razed in 1965.

The faculty of Roanoke College pose for a group portrait in front of the Administration Building.

Sixth President of Roanoke College, Dr. H. Sherman Oberly, is pictured on the right next to an unidentitifed faculty member.

Members of the Roanoke College Class of 1950 pose for a portrait with faculty members in front of the Administration Building.

Central to the campus of Roanoke College, the Administration Building was the first structure on campus, completed in 1848. Over the years, East and West wings were added.