Olsen+Student+Center

toc As you find information about this building, please document it as much as possible. Try to put the information in the correct category. Some information may be duplicated in more than one category and that's okay. =Year= When was the building built? It may have taken more than a year, so when did it get started, when did it get finished, did they have to stop working on it for any reason and then start later? When was the official opening?
 * **Researcher's first name and Block #** (or Researchers' first names) || **Resource where info was found**--give every possible detail about the resource so that someone else can easily find the info || **Description** --if you found a picture, describe what's in the photo; if you read interesting information (or heard it in an interview) tell what the facts are ||
 * Ryan Martin #2 || Scrapbook 1965, Franklin Journal 1965 Vol. 108 || Construction of the Cafeteria began in the week of August 28, 1965. ||

=Name= Is the name of the building descriptive (Admissions, Fitness Center) or was the building named in honor of someone or some thing? Who was the building named for? What is that person's relationship to UMF? Has the name been changed? What are nicknames for the building (please only tell "polite" ones that can be documented)?
 * **Researcher's first name and Block #** (or Researchers' first names) || **Resource where info was found**--give every possible detail about the resource so that someone else can easily find the info || **Description** --if you found a picture, describe what's in the photo; if you read interesting information (or heard it in an interview) tell what the facts are ||

=Construction Materials= What were the construction materials used to build this building? How durable are they? Were they popular at the time but now unpopular (asbestos, lead paint,…), What's the burn time? Has the building been remodeled or restored or added on?
 * **Researcher's first name and Block #** (or Researchers' first names) || **Resource where info was found**--give every possible detail about the resource so that someone else can easily find the info || **Description** --if you found a picture, describe what's in the photo; if you read interesting information (or heard it in an interview) tell what the facts are ||

=Architecture= What is the architectural style of the building? Why was it chosen? How does it compare to what was on the campus at the time?
 * **Researcher's first name and Block #** (or Researchers' first names) || **Resource where info was found**--give every possible detail about the resource so that someone else can easily find the info || **Description** --if you found a picture, describe what's in the photo; if you read interesting information (or heard it in an interview) tell what the facts are ||
 * Ryan Martin #2 || Scrapbook 1965, Franklin Journal 1965 Vol. 108 || It was built just like the other buildings on campus. It had the same outward appearance. Architecture inside included general dining hall, privae dining room, lobbies, and general food service facilities. ||

=Location= Where is this building on campus? What was there before the building was built?
 * **Researcher's first name and Block #** (or Researchers' first names) || **Resource where info was found**--give every possible detail about the resource so that someone else can easily find the info || **Description** --if you found a picture, describe what's in the photo; if you read interesting information (or heard it in an interview) tell what the facts are ||
 * Jordan and Brittany Block 2 || Farmington State College Survey Plan Sept. 1969 Drawn by Sherwood Tuell (big white poster) || Lot 30 was owned by Kenneth J. Twitchell. He sold his lot to the college on August 3, 1964. Lot 31 was owned by E.E. Flood Company. It was sold to the college on August 5, 1964. There is another small lot that does not have a number. the name is "Helen W. Davis". The Volume # is 263, pg 543. We believe that she owned property that is now part of the Student Center. ||

=Purpose= Why was this building built? What was its original purpose? Has the building been re-purposed over time? What national/ state/ regional events were held in the building besides UMF activities? What kinds of UMF activities were held in the building?
 * **Researcher's first name and Block #** (or Researchers' first names) || **Resource where info was found**--give every possible detail about the resource so that someone else can easily find the info || **Description** --if you found a picture, describe what's in the photo; if you read interesting information (or heard it in an interview) tell what the facts are ||
 * Ryan Martin #2 || Franklin Journal 1965 Vol. 108 || Cafeteria was built to replace the services in the Woman's Dormitory. The new structure was built in two phases. The first phase could serve 600 students, and the when the second phase was complete, it could serve 1200 students. ||

=Politics= Was there any backlash/ politics involved in the decisions related to the building? What were the reactions from the town government, Farmington's citizens, nearby towns, other universities?
 * **Researcher's first name and Block #** (or Researchers' first names) || **Resource where info was found**--give every possible detail about the resource so that someone else can easily find the info || **Description** --if you found a picture, describe what's in the photo; if you read interesting information (or heard it in an interview) tell what the facts are ||

=Population= What was the student population at the time the building was built? (number of students, gender, where were they from, etc.)
 * **Researcher's first name and Block #** (or Researchers' first names) || **Resource where info was found**--give every possible detail about the resource so that someone else can easily find the info || **Description** --if you found a picture, describe what's in the photo; if you read interesting information (or heard it in an interview) tell what the facts are ||

=Other Tidbits= What else did you learn about this building or its history that was interesting but doesn't really fit into any of the above categories? Carrol Bragdon of North Vassalboro was the low bidder for demolition of previous structures. Fred I. Merril of South Portland was the contractor with the low bid of $487, 421. ||
 * **Researcher's first name and Block #** (or Researchers' first names) || **Resource where info was found**--give every possible detail about the resource so that someone else can easily find the info || **Description** --if you found a picture, describe what's in the photo; if you read interesting information (or heard it in an interview) tell what the facts are ||
 * Ryan Martin #2 || Franklin Journal 1965, Vol. 108 || Alonzo P. Harriman, Auburn was the architect