NewsNovember 24, 2009
Artifact getting new home at University of Missouri
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) -- The University of Missouri's flagship campus is relocating a chunk of history. A 169-year-old cornerstone from the old Academic Hall is a remnant from the school's first building. The 700-pound stone survived an 1892 fire that destroyed most of the building and was moved to the north gate of Francis Quadrangle in 1915...
Associated Press
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) -- The University of Missouri's flagship campus is relocating a chunk of history.
A 169-year-old cornerstone from the old Academic Hall is a remnant from the school's first building. The 700-pound stone survived an 1892 fire that destroyed most of the building and was moved to the north gate of Francis Quadrangle in 1915.
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The 19th century artifact will be moved to the Jesse Hall rotunda as part of a historical display. University officials hope private donations will cover the relocation's $30,000 cost.
A restoration crew from Fort Scott, Kan., began removing the stone Monday.
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