Photographic History of Old Main -- Dana College Start the tour    Slide:   1    2    3    4    5    6    7    8    9

Old Main Chronology  1885 The decision was made to build the first building at Trinity Seminary-Dana College in Blair 1886 The building was dedicated in October 21, 1886 1893 North addition was completed in 1893. 1905 The south wing was added in 1905. 1908 City water and electrical service were added to Old Main.. 1916 Central heating was added with the construction of a new boiler house to the west of Old Main. 1948 The Library was moved from Old Main to larger quarters in the new administration building known as Pioneer Memorial. 1956 The original chimneys of Old Main, dating back to the days of the coal stoves, were removed and new roof instilled. 1957 Start of the first major renovation project in Old Main since construction was undertaken.  The exterior steps in front of Old Main were removed and replaced with a ground level entrance.  The Old Main Chapel, which took up most of the space on the second and third floors of the South Wing, was removed. 1960 The steep slope east of Old Main was lowered and reshaped and a patio was added at the front entrance. 1980 Old Main was named to the National Registry of Historic Places. 1984 The start of three phases of renovation was begun in 1984. 1998 Old Main was completely destroyed by fire on Thursday Morning, August 25, 1998.