Hadley Hall surrounded by newly planted trees. The hall was named after the first president of the college. The Organ Mountains visible in the background.
Historical context
Old Hadley Hall: The iron-domed administration building and library also opened in early 1909 as the centerpiece of the Trost plan. It was designed to stand out, much like a church in a mission complex. It had a large dome, suggesting a building of importance, 34 feet in diameter. Old Hadley, which stood at the top of the arc of the horseshoe, was demolished in 1957. Some say the building was deteriorating and could not be rehabilitated. Others believe it marked the end of an architectural era at NMSU. The current administration building was built just west of the old building in 1953. Edited based on https://www.nmsu.edu/ourheritage.html
Subject (LCSH)
Universities and colleges
Educational facilities--New Mexico--Las Cruces
Trost, Henry C. (Henry Charles), 1860-1933
Subject (local)
Hadley, Hiram, 1833-1922
Provenance
Gift from the office of Vice-President for Advancement received in June 21, 1988
Digital publisher
New Mexico State University Library
Access rights
Public record. No restrictions on use. See New Mexico Inspection of Public Records Act, Chapter 14, Article 2, 8th Edition, 2015
Collection
Hobson-Huntsinger University Archives Photograph Collection, 1890-1982
Source
NMSU Library Archives and Special Collections Department