Main Building photographs

The original building constructed for the Drexel Institute of Art, Science, and Industry was designed by the noted architectural firm Wilson Brothers and Company.  Construction on the building began in 1889, and dedication ceremonies took place on December 17, 1891.  The building housed all major functions of the school including classes, administration, and public events until the completion of East Hall (later Randell Hall) in 1901.     

See also: Library photographs   

For access to high quality versions of these images or other materials related to the Main Building, please contact the university archives at archives@drexel.edu.

	Residence of Joseph S. Keen, Former home occupying site of Drexel Institute, N.E. corner of 32nd and Chestnut [circa 1885]
	[Exterior, looking northeast] [circa 1892]
	Court [with view of chandelier and painted ceiling] 1892
	Board of Trustees room 1892
	Chemistry department 1892
	[Interior entranceway] [circa 1892]
	Court, Christmas decorating 1900
	[Great court] [circa 1904]
	[Great court] [circa 1917] From: Lexerd, 1917