Lawrence University

TIME AND TRADITIONS: 1880s


1884 "The Lawrentian" is launched

"The Lawrentian" is founded as the successor to "The Collegian."

1886 Lights on

Electricity is installed in Main Hall.


1889 Living at Lawrence

The construction of Ormsby Hall, the college's first building used exclusively as a women's residence hall, emphasizes the college's character as a residential campus.

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Milwaukee-Downer in the 1880s

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