Wichita in Sedgwick County, Kansas — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Fiske Hall Centennial Celebration
October 26, 2004
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 3, 2011
1. Fiske Hall Centennial Celebration Marker
Fiske Hall was the men’s dormitory of Fairmount College from 1906 to 1926 and served as an army barracks in both World Wars. Beginning with the municipal university period in 1926, Fiske provided classroom and office space for various academic and administrative units, including two presidents. From 1930 to 1956, it was the “music building.” Since 1956 it has been home to the history and philosophy departments of the Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
Donald L. Beggs, President, Wichita State University
Wichita State University Board of Trustees: Joan S. Beren, Allan K. Higdon, E. L. Kinch, J. V. Lentell, Anthony V. Madrigal, Arneatha K. Martin, Marilyn B. Pauly, Cynthia A. Schwan, Jeffrey L. Turner, and Elizabeth H. King, Executive Director.
Historic Preservation Committee: Ted D. Ayres, J. Eric Engstrom, John D. Gist,
George M. Platt, and Phillip D. Thomas.
Fairmount College, 1895 – 1926
The Municipal University of Wichita, 1926 – 1964
Wichita State University, 1964 –
Erected 2004 by Wichita State University.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Education • War, World I. A significant historical year for this entry is 1906.
Location.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Fiske Hall (here, next to this marker); Edwin A. Ulrich (within shouting distance of this marker); McKnight Art Center (within shouting distance of this marker); Standing Proudly on the Hill (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Memorial '70 (about 700 feet away); Bicentennial of the Birth of George Washington (approx. 0.2 miles away); Morrison Library (approx. 0.2 miles away); Pizza Hut Number One (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wichita.
Also see . . . About Fiske Hall. Wichita State University website entry (Submitted on June 10, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr.
2. Fiske Hall Entrance and Markers
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr.
3. Fiske Hall
Credits. This page was last revised on July 5, 2022. It was originally submitted on June 10, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 499 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 10, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
