Historical Buildings- Animal Science

History

The Animal Husbandry building began construction in 1917 to fill the need for space for the animal husbandry, veterinary science, and poultry departments. With the completion of the building the college was able to further emphasize its work in dairying and animal husbandry.

The building was made of light brick and included a basement and three stories. The architectural scheme was made to match the other buildings on campus and the large building was a model in its class. It is located on the north side of the Quad near Old Main and the chemistry building. The exterior of the building has changed very little since completion.

Included on the first level of the building was the dairy, part of the animal husbandry department. The dairy was said to be one of the most modern and well equipped facilities of its kind in the entire West. The well equipped model farm dairy was designed for demonstrations to farmers of what kind of dairy they should have. The dairy manufacturing plant included rooms for making butter, cheese, cottage cheese, and ice cream.

The rest of the building was devoted to an auditorium, classrooms, offices, and student and research laboratories. Later the horticulture department was located in the building. The Dairy has since been relocated as well as the veterinary science department when newer buildings were built to house them. From 1940-1941, new laboratories for research in nutrition and wood grading were installed.