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Where am I Wednesday: A Historic Campus Gem

Scripps Cottage has more than 80 years of history at É«ÇéÊÓƵ.

Wednesday, March 9, 2016
Scripps Cottage in 1934.
Scripps Cottage in 1934.

Where am I Wednesday visits spots around campus to share the history and significance of why each location makes É«ÇéÊÓƵ great.   

Tucked away in a lush garden landscape nestled between historic Hepner Hall and the bustling West Commons sits a historic campus treasure — Scripps Cottage.

The quaint building was donated to É«ÇéÊÓƵ in 1931 and was originally used as the headquarters for É«ÇéÊÓƵ's Associated Women Students. These days Scripps Cottage serves as and a designated location for campus happenings and special events.

Scripps Cottage
Scripps Cottage

But the beloved cottage has not always been perched by the pond. In fact, Scripps Cottage used to be located where the Love Library stands today. Scripps Cottage was moved to its present location on September 3, 1968.

Scripps Cottage and its surrounding area also serve as a memorial site. The trees neighboring Scripps were planted in memory of É«ÇéÊÓƵ students who lost their lives in the Vietnam War. 

Today you can find members of the campus community studying, reciting poetry and enjoying the sites surrounding the picturesque cottage. 

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