Lane Hall / Barracks No. 1 Plaque

Access and use

Location of collection:
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Special Collections, University Libraries (0434)
Newman Library
Virginia Tech
P.O. Box 90001
560 Drillfield Drive
Blacksburg, VA 24062-9001
Contact for questions and access:
Phone: (540) 231-6308
Fax: (540) 231-3694
Restrictions:

The collection is open for research.

Terms of access:

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Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Lane Hall / Barracks No. 1 Plaque, 1996, Artifact-039, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Summary

Extent:
1.0 Cubic Feet 1 box
Abstract:
This collection includes a wooden plaque that reads "1888 VPI LANE HALL VA TECH" with a nail glued on to the bottom left. The plaque was created in 1996 from wood in the Lane Hall cupola. The wood was used in the erection of the building in 1888, when it was known as Barracks No. 1.
Language:
The material in this collection is in English.
Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Lane Hall / Barracks No. 1 Plaque, 1996, Artifact-039, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection includes a wooden plaque that reads "1888 VPI LANE HALL VA TECH" with a nail glued on to the bottom left.

Biographical / historical:

This plaque was made by Richard C. Jennelle using materials from the Lane Hall cupola in 1996. The materials for the plaque are from 1888 when the building was known as "Barracks No. 1."

Acquisition information:
This collection was acquired by the Special Collections and University Archive in 1996.
Processing information:

The processing, arrangement, and description of the Lane Hall / Barracks No. 1 Plaque was completed in June 2025.