The Columns ("Old" Westminster Hall) - Westminster College - Fulton, Missouri
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BruceS
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Historic columns from the original Westminster Hall in the Westminster College Historic District in Fulton, Missouri.
Waymark Code: WM3TD8
Location: Missouri, United States
Date Posted: 05/15/2008
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"The Columns ("Old" Westminster Hall) (1853-1854) The original
Westminster Hall was a Classical style, red brick three story building, 90' by
60' with a portico and six Corinthian columns. On September 10, 1909, "Old"
Westminster Hall burned to the ground, but the white fluted Corinthian columns
remained standing, and, at the urging of many alumni, these were preserved as a
memorial to Westminister's historic past.
The- Columns, in 1929, became an integral part of Westminster tradition when
the Skulls of Seven,: a senior honorary society founded in 1898, inducted the
entering freshmen into the college by marching them through the Columns.
In 1930, the graduating seniors also began their march to commencement
ceremonies at the Columns. The tradition of the Columns continues today
with each. entering and graduating glass." ~ Historic District National Register Nomination Form