Beecher Hall is the first college building erected in the State of Illinois. It bears the name of Edward Beecher, the first president of the College. At various times in the College's history the building has housed classrooms, a dormitory, chapel, library, chemistry laboratory, and the first medical school in Illinois (1843-1848). It now serves as a meeting place for two of the four men's literary societies.
- First college building (Beecher Hall-still in use)
- First college classes
- First laboratory science courses
- First baccalaureate degree awarded
- First medical school (1843-1848)
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