Tuskegee Institute in Macon County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)

Historic Quadrangle

— Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site —

Photographed By Mark Hilton, March 11, 2017

1. Historic Quadrangle Marker

Inscription. When school is in session, the broad expanse in front of you—the university's main quadrangle—buzzes with activity just as it did in the early 1900s, but life was much more regimented then. Students received demerits if they did not obey strict dress and behavior codes.

They had to be punctual and were constantly—perhaps annoyingly—reminded of that by chimes that rang every 15 minutes from the clock tower in White Hall. They also had to avoid "Mother" Watkins, who kept a watchful eye out to make sure no one tried to steal a kiss while crossing the quadrangle between classes.

[Photo Captions]
{Top right}: Students participate in calisthenics on the quadrangle about 1900.

A procession of seniors crosses the campus in the early 1900s.

{Main Photo}: Students attend a Sunday afternoon band concert in front of White Hall.

Erected by National Park Service, Department of the Interior.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Education • Notable Places. A significant historical year for this entry is 1900.

Location. 32° 25.741′ N, 85° 42.321′ W. Marker is in Tuskegee Institute, Alabama, in Macon County. Marker is on University

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Avenue, 0.2 miles east of Booker T. Washington Boulevard, on the right when traveling west. Marker located within the Tuskegee University Campus. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: University Avenue, Tuskegee Institute AL 36088, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Great Philanthropists (a few steps from this marker); White Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Managing the School (within shouting distance of this marker); Dining and Social Center (within shouting distance of this marker); The Oaks (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Campus Architect (about 300 feet away); Porter Hall 1883 / Huntington Academic Building 1905 (about 500 feet away); Huntington Hall (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tuskegee Institute.

Historic Quadrangle from University Avenue. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mark Hilton, March 11, 2017

2. Historic Quadrangle from University Avenue.

Southwesterly view of quadrangle from Huntington Hall. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mark Hilton, March 11, 2017

3. Southwesterly view of quadrangle from Huntington Hall.

Credits. This page was last revised on March 12, 2017. It was originally submitted on March 11, 2017, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 534 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 11, 2017, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.