. The Orange blossom . 31. SCIENCE HALL. S CIENCE HALL was the first step in the realization of the dream of a great uni-versity building on the campus. The Castle was looked upon as a tempor-ary building, which might be utilized by some special department later.^—S As early as 1863 the Board of Trustees resolved, That it is now time that the new building be commenced. Plans were made and in64, the foundation of the present building was begun. This was to be the center of a great building having two wingson each side, thus making a continuous front of 200 feet. Hon. Marcus J. Parrott madethe a
. The Orange blossom . 31. SCIENCE HALL. S CIENCE HALL was the first step in the realization of the dream of a great uni-versity building on the campus. The Castle was looked upon as a tempor-ary building, which might be utilized by some special department later.^—S As early as 1863 the Board of Trustees resolved, That it is now time that the new building be commenced. Plans were made and in64, the foundation of the present building was begun. This was to be the center of a great building having two wingson each side, thus making a continuous front of 200 feet. Hon. Marcus J. Parrott madethe address on the occasion of the laying of the corner stone. By 66 the foundation andwalls of the first story were completed; then came a lull; funds ran low, and thework was spasmodic until 69, an issue of $10,000 bonds was made, and sold to a of Elizabeth, N. J. The building was hastened to partial completion, and in 71was opened for use. ie. The first floor—which had four recitation rooms—the centralroom of
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