Russ Hall

One of the oldest buildings still standing in Pittsburg and beautifully preserved, Russ Hall was built in 1908 and named in 1912 after the university's founder and first principal. A fire caused by lightning in 1914 left it nearly destroyed, but through the efforts of the community, faculty, and staff, it was rebuilt in 1915. The building's front facade, with its four iconic pillars, and the grand marble staircase just inside the front door, have been the site of thousands of graduation and reunion photos over the decades. The building now houses a blend of administrative offices, including that of the university president, and classrooms.