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The Chemical Building that blew up Located between Old Main and South Engineering, the Chemistry Building, had been built in 1905, and was entirely destroyed on the evening of December 24, 1909. The fire was first discovered at about 6:45 pm, but by the time the fire department arrived the fire had gained such headway that nothing could be done but prevent it from spreading. The firemen were further hampered by the fact that one of the hydrants at the corner of the campus was frozen and very little water was available. The flames [were] accompanied by a constant series of explosions of more or less violence as the fire reached the various chemicals. Several times windows were blown out while one explosion took off the entire roof and another, probably from the storerooms blew out the west wall. Fortunately the wind was from the northwest at the time of the fire so that the only other building endangered was the Library [Putnam Hall]. A constant shower of burning brands fell on the Library roof, but these were extinguished as fast as they came and the danger was finally averted.
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tradition and pride to the NDSU community... |
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We,
the members of the North Dakota State University History and Traditions
Council, shall develop a means to establish, maintain, and promote the
history and traditions of North Dakota State University; serve as a
public relations avenue for North Dakota State University and the North
Dakota State University Alumni Association; establish our identity as a
viable organization through special events, community service projects,
and social activities; and create an atmosphere in which lasting
friendships may be developed.
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"By honoring our
history, we secure the success of our future."
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