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Ceremonial Spade, Yingling Gym Groundbreaking, 1889

 Item
Identifier: Item 47b

Scope and Contents

Ceremonial shovel – Yingling gymnasium painted on blade. Used for the ground breaking for Yingling Gymnasium in 1889. A gift of Anna Yingling, class of 1871, and designed by Gott ; renovated in 1904 and became Yingling Hall of Science; observatory placed at top in 1912; razed in 1914 to make room for Lewis Recitation Hall; materials from the building were used to make another gymnasium later used for R.O.T.C.; razed completely in 1959.

Dates

  • Created: 1889

Extent

From the Collection: 0.00 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the McDaniel College Repository

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