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1890Reverend A. J. Gordon Speaks at Commencement

The Reverend A. J. Gordon of Boston, MA speaks at commencement.

1891Philips Brooks Made Honorary Class Member

Philips Brooks is made an honorary member of the Class of 1891, for whom he wrote a class song.

1891Reverend William M. Barbour Speaks at Commencement

Reverend William M. Barbour, principal of the College of British North America in Montreal, Québec, speaks at commencement.

1892Reverend Arthur Little Speaks at Commencement

Reverend Arthur Little of Boston, MA, speaks at commencement.

1893 - 1925Samuel Valentine Cole

Reverend Dr. Samuel Valentine Cole, first president of Wheaton College, was one of the most influential figures in the college’s history. He served as a trustee from 1893 to 1925, Secretary of the Board from 1895 to 1908, President of… Read More »

1893Charles Cuthbert Hall Speaks at Commencement

Charles Cuthbert Hall, President of Union Theological Seminary, speaks at commencement.

1894Cutler House

Deeded to the Trustees by Mrs. Wheaton in 1894, this house was also known as the Brick Cottage or Wheaton Retreat. It was used as an infirmary because of its “airy rooms and sunny exposure” until the purchase of King… Read More »

1894 - 1972Wheeler House

Acquired when Mrs. Wheaton deeded the “Gravel Lot” to the Trustees in 1894, it was used for several purposes before being demolished in 1972. Originally used as a harness shop, the Wheeler or “New” House had been remodeled into a… Read More »

1894 - 1938College Pines

Known as Seminary Woods, and later as College Pines, this area was a favorite destination for student walks. Graduating classes have been donating trees and other plantings to the College since at least 1903.

1894Mary A. Livermore Speaks at Commencement

Mary A. Livermore of Melrose, MA, speaks at commencement.

1895Basketball is Enjoyed

Seminary students enjoy the new game of basketball.

1895Dr. Wallace Nutting Speaks at Commencement

Dr. Wallace Nutting of Providence, Rhode Island, speaks at commencement.

1896Edward Everett Hale Speaks at Commencement

Edward Everett Hale of Boston, Massachusetts, speaks at commencement.

1898Cram Surveys Wheaton

President Cole asks the young Boston architect Ralph Adams Cram to visit campus and create a campus plan.

1898Electricity is Installed

Electric lights are installed in the Seminary buildings.

1898Reverend Albert E. Dunning Speaks at Commencement

The Reverend Albert E. Dunning, editor-in-chief of The Congregationalist, speaks at commencement.

1899Reverend George Hodges Speaks at Commencement

Reverend George Hodges, dean of the Episcopal Theological School in Cambridge, speaks at commencement.

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