{"id":527,"date":"2025-06-27T22:32:21","date_gmt":"2025-06-28T02:32:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/meyersde\/?page_id=527"},"modified":"2025-06-30T15:57:44","modified_gmt":"2025-06-30T19:57:44","slug":"irvin100-03","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/meyersde\/irvin100\/irvin100-03\/","title":{"rendered":"Section 03 &#8211; Planning and Construction of Irvin Hall"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Irvin Hall&#8217;s Centennial: 1925-2025<br>Miami University, Oxford, Ohio<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100 has-custom-font-size 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wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/meyersde\/files\/2025\/06\/IRV100-019-1024x576.png\" alt=\"Planning and Constructionof Irvin Hall\" class=\"wp-image-528\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/meyersde\/files\/2025\/06\/IRV100-019-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/meyersde\/files\/2025\/06\/IRV100-019-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/meyersde\/files\/2025\/06\/IRV100-019-768x432.png 768w, 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1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a35c0ae6d047&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a35c0ae6d047\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/meyersde\/files\/2025\/06\/IRV100-020-1024x576.png\" alt=\"The first version of New Miami was in place, but Miami\u2019s rapid growth rate required a plan of expansion, and in 1913 the trustees commissioned George E. Kessler to produce it. \u2026  Only two structures were located according to Kessler\u2019s concept \u2013 a science building east of Alumni Library and a chemistry building farther east. The proposed science building became Irvin Hall, although its U-shape was rotated 90 degrees [\u2026]\" class=\"wp-image-529\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/meyersde\/files\/2025\/06\/IRV100-020-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/meyersde\/files\/2025\/06\/IRV100-020-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/meyersde\/files\/2025\/06\/IRV100-020-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/meyersde\/files\/2025\/06\/IRV100-020-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/meyersde\/files\/2025\/06\/IRV100-020-624x351.png 624w, https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/meyersde\/files\/2025\/06\/IRV100-020.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a35c0ae6d413&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a35c0ae6d413\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/meyersde\/files\/2025\/06\/IRV100-021-1024x576.png\" alt=\"ADVISORY COMMITTEE\nFEBRUARY 8, 1919\n\n[\u2026] Building Program\n\nI took up the building program, brough before your committee at the last meeting, with the special committee of the faculty on reconstruction and after considerable discussion the following buildings were determined upon as those most needed within the next five years:\n\nOgden Hall\t0,000\nWoman\u2019s Hall\t150,000\nHospital\t30,000\nWoman\u2019s Gymnasium\t100,000\nMen\u2019s Gymnasium\t100,000\nAstronomical Observatory\t35,000\nScience Hall for Physics and Mathematics\t100,000\nRecitation Hall, or University Commons\t100,000 5,000\t\nEquipment\t85,000\n1,000,000\n\n[\u2026] One of the greatest dangers that confronts us is the loss of the Main Building by fire. Owing to the construction of this building and the use to which it is put, with the boarding department at one end and the manual training department with carpenter shop at the other, the fire risks are rather greater than in most of our other buildings. We have within the last few years found and put out three fires in this building. If the building should be destroyed by fire, it is highly improbable that we would care to include in a new building on this site a dining room for men students. It is probably that such a hall would be built as a separate structure on a different part of the campus, and that the whole Main Building would be used for recitation purposes.\n\nIn case the Main Building stands, no better use could be made of the west wing than is now being made of it as a University Commons. The room is adequate, is attractive, and further it is not available for any other purpose. If at this time we would proceed with the erection of a Commons building to include a boarding department for men it would not be needed. On the other hand, if we proceed with the erection of a recitation hall, which is badly needed at the present time, it would not be needed if the Main Building should be destroyed by fire and a new building erected on that site which would certainly have ample accommodations for recitations. [\u2026]\" class=\"wp-image-530\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/meyersde\/files\/2025\/06\/IRV100-021-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/meyersde\/files\/2025\/06\/IRV100-021-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/meyersde\/files\/2025\/06\/IRV100-021-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/meyersde\/files\/2025\/06\/IRV100-021-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/meyersde\/files\/2025\/06\/IRV100-021-624x351.png 624w, https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/meyersde\/files\/2025\/06\/IRV100-021.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a35c0ae6d7f9&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a35c0ae6d7f9\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/meyersde\/files\/2025\/06\/IRV100-022-1024x576.png\" alt=\"EXECUTIVE &amp; EXP &amp; DEV COMMITTEES\nOCTOBER 16.\n\n\n[\u2026] \n\n4. \tClass Rooms and Laboratories\n\n\tClass room and laboratory space can still be provided to meet the growth for the next two or three years. To do this, however, classes must be scheduled in the afternoons and laboratory work in the mornings, and it is further necessary to have a considerable number of teachers without a room of their own, meeting classes in different rooms in different buildings. These conditions are undesirable.\n\n\tWithin three years, if Miami continues to grow, additional class room facilities will be necessary. \n\n\n[\u2026] \n\nWe will soon be obliged to provide another recitation hall.\n\nRECOMMENDATIONS\n\nIn order to meet the present needs and the growth which it s reasonable to expect within five years, I recommend\n\n[\u2026]\n\n6. \tThat steps be taken to erect a recitation Hall for the Liberal Arts College to be completed not later than the fall of 1923.\n\n[\u2026]\n\n9. \tSo far as possible I believe it is desirable for the University to own all the frontage on Spring Street.\" class=\"wp-image-531\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/meyersde\/files\/2025\/06\/IRV100-022-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/meyersde\/files\/2025\/06\/IRV100-022-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/meyersde\/files\/2025\/06\/IRV100-022-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/meyersde\/files\/2025\/06\/IRV100-022-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/meyersde\/files\/2025\/06\/IRV100-022-624x351.png 624w, https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/meyersde\/files\/2025\/06\/IRV100-022.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a35c0ae6dbed&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a35c0ae6dbed\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/meyersde\/files\/2025\/06\/IRV100-023-1024x576.png\" alt=\"MINUTES OF MEETING OF ADVISORY COMMITTEE \nFOR THE BUILDING FUND CAMPAIGN - MARCH 16, 1920\n\nThe Advisory Committee for the Building Fund Campaign met at the Hamilton Club, Hamilton, Ohio, on March 16, 1920. Present President Tobey, and members Irvin, Parrish, Kichey and Wood of the Board, President Hughes, Mr. Johanis, and Mr. Crouse representing the Ward Systems Company.\n\nThis meeting was called at the request of Mr. Crouse to consider the selection of the general and special committee for the campaign. Mr. Johanis suggested a number of factors to be kept in mind in the appointment of this committee. It was agreed that if possible meetings would be held at an early date with groups of alumni in various centers and that with their advice men be selected for the committee who would add weight in that particular district.\n\nPresident Hughes advised that he had received a request from the state budget commissioner for the submission of a list of additions and betterments items which the University plans to request of the next legislature. He presented a memorandum covering the needs of the University in this connection for the next several years and suggested that the Committee determine the improvements which are needed at once and indicate which of these can be included in the building campaign and those for which legislature appropriations are to be requested. The Committee agreed that the following items should be included in the building fund campaign:\n\nhospital\t,000\nmen\u2019s gymnasium\t300,000\nwomen\u2019s gymnasium\t250,000\ndevelopment of playing fields\t125,000 \nloan fund\t100,000\n850,000 \n\nand that the following items should be included in the communication to the budget commissioner, representing our request for the next biennium:\n\nbrick stack for power plant \t13,500\nboiler \t8,000 \ndevelopment of grounds \t10,000 \t\nradiation south pavilion \t2,000 \t\nelectric motor \t500 \t\nwomen's dormitory \t200,000 \naddition to Chemistry Building \t40,000 \nRecitation hall \t150,000\t\t2,500\" class=\"wp-image-532\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/meyersde\/files\/2025\/06\/IRV100-023-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/meyersde\/files\/2025\/06\/IRV100-023-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/meyersde\/files\/2025\/06\/IRV100-023-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/meyersde\/files\/2025\/06\/IRV100-023-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/meyersde\/files\/2025\/06\/IRV100-023-624x351.png 624w, https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/meyersde\/files\/2025\/06\/IRV100-023.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a35c0ae6dfbe&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a35c0ae6dfbe\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/meyersde\/files\/2025\/06\/IRV100-024-1024x576.png\" alt=\"MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING OF THE\n BOARD OF TRUSTEES\nJUNE 26, 1920\n\nThe Committee on Legislation\nC. L. Swain, Chairman.\n\n[\u2026]\n\n2. A communication from the Budget Commissioner some two months ago requested that we send up at our earliest opportunity a statement of our request for buildings for the coming biennium. After going over the matter very carefully, the following requests were transmitted to the Budget Commissioner:\n\n[\u2026]\nFor one wing of a recitation hall to \nbe erected east of the library \t0,000\n\n[\u2026]\n\nThe old Main Building is not well adapted for class room purpose. It out to be either entirely abandoned, largely renovated, or else used much less fully than it is at present. The narrow hall and lack of ventilating arrangements are unsatisfactory. Aside from the fact that the Main Building is not a satisfactory recitation building, it is now used to its full capacity. This year it has been very seriously crowded. Next year, with a more carefully adjusted schedule, every but os space will be used that can be used. Any further growth of the University will necessitate additional classroom facilities. A recitation hall for the use of the Liberal Arts Colleg must be built within the next two years if the institution is to grow.\n\" class=\"wp-image-533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/meyersde\/files\/2025\/06\/IRV100-024-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/meyersde\/files\/2025\/06\/IRV100-024-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/meyersde\/files\/2025\/06\/IRV100-024-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/meyersde\/files\/2025\/06\/IRV100-024-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/meyersde\/files\/2025\/06\/IRV100-024-624x351.png 624w, https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/meyersde\/files\/2025\/06\/IRV100-024.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a35c0ae6e36c&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a35c0ae6e36c\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/meyersde\/files\/2025\/06\/IRV100-025-1024x576.png\" alt=\"STATE ARCHITECT VISITS MIAMI ABOUT NEW BUILDING\n\nRecitation Hall Plans Are Discussed By Visiting Expert\n\nLast Saturday Mr. Robert Harsh, who is state superintendent of architecture, visited Oxford with a view towards helping the administration decide upon the size and the possible design for the new recitation hall which will probably be located on the quadrangle, east of the library. No definite plan was decided upon but Mr. Everhart is working on two possible architecture designs for the building that will make the greatest possible use of and will be most appropriate for the space where it will be placed. The plans must be definitely decided upon before the board of trustees can take any steps toward securing funds for the construction of the building.\" class=\"wp-image-534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/meyersde\/files\/2025\/06\/IRV100-025-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/meyersde\/files\/2025\/06\/IRV100-025-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/meyersde\/files\/2025\/06\/IRV100-025-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/meyersde\/files\/2025\/06\/IRV100-025-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/meyersde\/files\/2025\/06\/IRV100-025-624x351.png 624w, https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/meyersde\/files\/2025\/06\/IRV100-025.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a35c0ae6e848&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a35c0ae6e848\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/meyersde\/files\/2025\/06\/IRV100-026-1024x576.png\" alt=\"MINUTES OF MEETING OF BOARD OF TRUSTEES\nJUNE  8, 1923\n\nThe 85th General Assembly has appropriated the following sums for new construction for Miami University for the biennium beginning July 1, 1923:\n\nFirst section of Arts College recitation building\t0,000.00\nAddition to McGuffey training school building\t165,000.00\nShop building for industrial arts development\t30,000.00\nChanges in power plant, installation of additional equipment therein, and extension of service lines to new buildings\t151,880.00\nTotal\t6,880.00\n\n[\u2026] The Committee recommends that the recommendations of President Hughes relative to preparation of plans for the Arts College recitation building and the industrial arts building, the addition to McGuffey Hall, and the necessary changes and extensions of the power plan and service lines be approved.\n\" class=\"wp-image-535\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/meyersde\/files\/2025\/06\/IRV100-026-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/meyersde\/files\/2025\/06\/IRV100-026-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/meyersde\/files\/2025\/06\/IRV100-026-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/meyersde\/files\/2025\/06\/IRV100-026-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/meyersde\/files\/2025\/06\/IRV100-026-624x351.png 624w, https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/meyersde\/files\/2025\/06\/IRV100-026.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a35c0ae6ec55&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a35c0ae6ec55\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/meyersde\/files\/2025\/06\/IRV100-027-1024x576.png\" alt=\"The long struggle between swelling enrollment and inadequate funding was eased in 1921 when the Ohio General Assembly appropriated funds for construction at state universities. \u2026 With the combination of state aid and private funds, between 1923 and 1925 Wells Hall, University Hospital, Ogden Hall, the south wing of Swing Hall, the north portion of Gaskill Hall, McFarland Observatory, and Irvin Hall were constructed. Robert S. Harsh, [state architect,] would be responsible for two of these buildings, Irvin and Swing.\n\nThe North and East wing of Irvin Hall opened in 1925. Harsh is credited as architect but apparently was not the original designer.\" class=\"wp-image-536\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/meyersde\/files\/2025\/06\/IRV100-027-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/meyersde\/files\/2025\/06\/IRV100-027-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/meyersde\/files\/2025\/06\/IRV100-027-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/meyersde\/files\/2025\/06\/IRV100-027-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/meyersde\/files\/2025\/06\/IRV100-027-624x351.png 624w, https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/meyersde\/files\/2025\/06\/IRV100-027.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" 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