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Mechanical Building, side view

Old Mechanical Building, NC State University
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Item information

Title:
Mechanical Building, side view
Description:
The Mechanical Building was built in 1890 and sat on the site of present day Peele Hall. It was the second building on campus.
Topics:
Campus and Town
Subjects:
Universities and colleges
Original Format:
Black and white print (photograph)
Item identifier:
0004743
Created Date:
circa
Genre:
Architectural photographs
Names:
North Carolina State University. College of Engineering more info on North Carolina State University. College of Engineering 
North Carolina State University -- Buildings more info on North Carolina State University -- Buildings 
Location:
Raleigh (N.C.)
Digital Project:
University Archives Photographs

Building: North Carolina State University, Mechanical Building, Old (Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina)

Built:
Demolished:
Community:
NC State University
State:
NC
Historical note:
Built in 1890 to house mechanical engineering shops, the Mechanical Building was demolished in 1927 and replaced by Peele Hall.
Location:
Raleigh (N.C.)
Subjects:
College buildings
Demolished buildings
Lost architecture