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Name(s) of Building: | Crisp Hall, Cooper Hall, Agricultural - Engineering
Building, Engineering Building, and Industrial Arts Building |
 
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| Dates of Construction: | 1929-1930 and
1941-1942 |
| Completion Date: | 1930 and 1942 |
| Cost: | $81,000 (reconstruction after fire) |
| Brief History: | Construction of Crisp Hall was
completed in 1930 and was originally used for the
offices and classrooms of the Industrial Arts program. In 1941, a fire completely gutted the
building and destroyed all but the exterior walls. Funds for the building's reconstruction were
immediately sought and with the support of Governor Prentice Cooper the structure was rebuilt
and later renamed in his honor in 1969. From 1942 to 1961, the building served as the offices
and classrooms of the Engineering Department prior to the building of Engineering Physical
Science Building. It later served as the offices of the Agricultural Engineering program and as
overflow classrooms from 1962 to the early 1970's. Since the early 1970's, Campus Safety and
Security have resided in the building and in 1989 the Computer Center relocated to the same site.
In 1996, Cooper Hall was renamed to Crisp Hall in honor of Harry L. Crisp Sr., a distinguished
businessman from the region. |
| Date of Destruction: | Destroyed by fire 1941, rebuilt 1942.
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