Architecture, Romanesque
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Scope Note: Romanesque architecture is an architectural style of Medieval Europe characterised by semi-circular arches. There is no consensus for the beginning date of the Romanesque architecture, with proposals ranging from the 6th to the 10th century. it ended with the transition into the Gothic style of architecture.
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Sherzer Hall records
Collection
Identifier: 015.ShH
Abstract
Built in 1903 to house the Department of Natural Sciences, the building was designed by E. W. Arnold of Battle Creek, In 1922, the Natural Science Building was further updated when a 10-inch refactor telescope was installed on roof of building. Renamed in 1957 for Dr. William H. Sherzer, professor of geology and head of the Department of Natural Sciences (1892-1932), the building has sustained two fires one in 1973 and another which almost destroyed the building in 1989. Sherzer Hall, home...
Dates:
1903 - 2010