Condit House

Condit House was built in 1860. The well preserved italianate structure was the oldest building on campus. Originally, it was the private residence of the Reverend Blackford Condit family from 1862-1962. Reverend Blackford Condit, and his wife Sara Louisa Mills Condit bought the house from Houriet in 1863.
Miss Helen Condit, Sara and Reverend's daughter gave the property to Indiana State in 1962. The House was first used as an Alumni Center, and later on it was restored and remodeled in 1968. It became the official home of the university's president in 1992. President Bradley and his wife currently reside there.

In this photo: Helen Condit

Women's Physical Education Building 1962

In the early days of Indiana State University, sports weren't given enough attention. The facilities weren't properly built, and didn't meet the requirements of a safe and productive environment. In 1895 when North Hall was constructed, a space was reserved for a gymnasium.
In 1896 the baseball team earned their first victory after defeating the Polytechnic team. The program of athletics had begun, and the school sponsored extra-curricular activities in the field of Physical Education.
1928 Indiana State finally built a new Physical Education building that offered proper facilities for physical training, with storerooms, locker rooms. offices and two different floors for women and men. The seating capacity of the gymnasium where men participated in intercollegiate contests was of approximately three thousand.

Fairbanks Hall

Fairbanks Hall was remodeled 1984. The building was converted into a studio and classroom space for the ISU Art Department.
On February 2, 1903 Crawford Fairbanks, a businessman and philanthropist, announced his intention to build a public library to be named Emeline Fairbanks, in his mother's honor.
On August 11, 1906 they announced the openning of the library building to the public, and on that Monday, the Emeline Fairbanks Memorial Library opened for business.
Indiana State University gained possesion of the Public Library in 1978. The building was renovated and renamed Fairbanks Hall.

Indiana State Normal School

Indiana State Normal School (ISNS) was created with the persuasion of Dr. Sporttswood, and Judge Baskin E Rhoads on December 20, 1865. The School was constructed with the help of donations of land, money and buildings. It first opened to students on January 6, 1870. It was partially constructed and its equipment was poor.
On April 8, 1888 The School's campus was completly destroyed by fire. This catastrophic event was described as "the most single catastrophe that could happen to Terre Haute" The building was only 18 years old when it burned on fire.
People in the community supported the university by proving donations of money to help rebuild the school.
Years later, Indiana State Normal School became Indiana State University.

The Wabash River

The name of our Wabash River actually has a meaning. Its French name is “Quabache” and “Wabash” is an English spelling of it.
Traders from France named the river after the Miami-Native American word for the river, “waapaahšiiki”, which means “it shines white”. In Huntington County, Indiana, the bottom of the river is limeston. “It shines white” reflected the clarity of the river, a unique characteristic that made this river particularly especial.
The beauty of the Wabash River is no longer appreciated or seen due to water pollution and agricultural siltation that have affected it. This makes it impossible for people to see its bottom.

AH Goodwill Dump "N" Run!

The ISU American Humanics Student Association will be holding a Goodwill drive on our campus tomorrow, from 7:30 am to 4 pm. They will be located at 5th and Chestnut, between Pickerl Hall and HMSU pay lot.
It's a great way to get rid of unwanted items and get tax deductions. Come and support their cause!

Fire at Blumberg... The Day After!

I found this videos in YouTube. A student shooted this video the day after the fire accident.