1856: East Alabama Male College

1872: Agricultural and Mechanical College of Alabama

1899: Alabama Polytechnic Institute

1960: Auburn University 

Year: 1888

-In 1859, the original Samford Hall was constructed as the first main building for the East Alabama Male College. It was affectionately known as "Old Main".

-Old Main burned down in 1887, Samford was rebuilt in 1888.

-In 1929, Samford Hall was officially names for Govenor William James Samford, an Auburn alum and Alabama's 31st governor.

-In 1969, the classrooms were removed for current use. 

-Today, Samford Hall serves as the University's administrative headquarters for offices for the Provost, Executive Vice President and President. 

-At noon the clock tower plays the fight song!

Year: 1956

-The CG were named to commemorate the existence of the first 100 years of our institution. 

-The garden was once the baseball field and drill field, and the Alumni Gym stood where Foy Hall is now. 

-The fountain marks the center of the football field were the first home game was played at Auburn in 1896- we played Georgia Tech and won 45-0. 

-Auburn played its first football game ever against UGA in Atlanta in 1892 and won that too, 10-0. This was the first college football game played in the Deep South. 

Year: 1910

-It was completed in 1910 as Carnegie Library.

-It was one of the first buildings on campus to be services with electricity. 

-It was renovated in 1963 and renamed after long time librarian, Mary Eugenia Martin. 

Year: 1846

-Built in 1846 as the chapel for the Masonic Female Seminary and moved to the Auburn University campus in 1833, Langdon Hall is the oldest building in the city of Auburn not on its original site. 

-The building was originally made of wood. 

-Before the Civil War, Langdon Hall served as the location for a series of secession debates. 

-Langdon Hall is named for Charles Carter Langdon, a trustee of AU from 1872-1889. 

-Langdon hosted classes, movies, commencement exercises, music performances and pep rallies.

-Langdon Hall was rolled on logs from its original location on North Gay Street to where it stands today.

-Today, it houses an auditorium and office for AU staff. 

-The Auditorium is currently being renovated. 

-Toomer's Corner is where the University campus meets the city of Auburn. 

-Toomer's Drug Store is famous for their lemonades and limeades, they are listed in Southern Living's 100 Things To Do Before You Die.

-Granite steps form the back of Ross Hall were recycled and used as the planters around the base of the trees. 

Toomer's Corner (Current Use)

-Today, after any football win and after any significant victories in other sports, Auburn students celebrate by "rolling" the trees (and anything else that doesn't move) at Toomer's Corner. 

-Auburn is the only city in the country with a budget line item for removing toilet paper. 

Year: 1862

-Used to manufacture cannons during the Civil War, the Lathe was being transported from Selma, AL to Columbus, GA but had to be buried in Irondale, AL to prevent Union seizure. 

-After the war, the Lathe was used by Rolling Mills of Birmingham, AL and they donated it to AU in 1936.

Hargis Hall (History)

Year: 1888

-Built in 1888, Hargis Hall is named after Estes Hargis, a graduate of Auburn University. 

-Hargis has served as the home to the chemistry, pharmacy, music and art departments. 

-Hargis Hall predated Samford Hall by a few months and was partially damaged by fire in the late 1970's. The steeple had to be renovated from old pictures when it was ruined in the fire. 

-Hargis Hall is listed in the National Register of Historical Places. 

Year: 1938 

-The President's Mansion was the first building financed on campus by PWA (Public Works Administration) funds. 

-It was built in 1938. 

-It cost around $38,000 to complete. 

-It was first occupied by President Duncan. 

-It is the home to President Dr. Gouge and his wife, Suzie, and also is used to host visitors and other social events. 

Year: 1850 

-The chapel is the oldest public building in Auburn on its original site. 

-Originally built as a Presbyterian church, it has had many uses from a Civil War hospital, civic center, USO, YMCA "Hut" during WW1, classroom and theater. 

-It is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. 

-From the late 1920's until 1972, the Auburn Players presented productions in the building. 

-The chapel displays a religious banner from all organizations on campus.