1974: Olmsted Building

Olmsted BuildingIn this rare photograph of the Olmsted Building from the mid-1970s, the stark and industrialized architecture of the former Olmsted Air Force Base is striking. Also evident in this scene are the lack of trees or landscaping and the negative impact that the 1972 flood from Hurricane Agnes had upon the campus’ grounds.  The Olmsted Building was—and still is—the hub of activity on campus and housed the school’s administrative services, classrooms, faculty offices, food and student services in the 1970s.

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