"Sanctus" was sung by the Musical Union Chorus Composed by Charles F. Gounod (1818-1893) "Messe Solennele" (St. Cecilia) in Vocal Score Courtesy of Conservatory of Music Library

Richard Gould Peters (Oberlin Academy, 1857-58), ca. 1880s Photo Courtesy of Manistee county Historical Museum Although this lumber baron attended Oberlin for only one semester, he placed a great value on education. Peters rescued the construction project initially funded by Captain Bradley.

Captain Alva Bradley

Captain Alva Bradley (1814-1885), early 1880s An old friend of Oberlin College President James H. Fairchild, in 1885 Bradley contributed the first $20,000 toward what he called the "Observatory Building." Photo by Ryder, Cleveland Photo Courtesy of the Western Reserve Historical Society

Captain Alva Bradley, an alumnus and Cleveland shipping magnate, pledged $20,000 toward Peters Hall. College administration assumed that Bradley would provide the balance to complete the building. When Captain Bradley died on November 27,1885, Peters Hall was just a shell; now, it was necessary to identify a new donor. Photographer unknown Photo Courtesy of Western Reserve Historical Society

Alvred Bayard Nettleton (A.B. 1863, A.M. 1866; d. 1911) Photographer unknown Oberlin College Archives This wealthy Oberlin college Trustee served as the chairman of the dedication ceremonies for Peters Hall.

Grand Staircase of Peters Hall, April 1887 Slebo Card Photogroph Photographer unknown Oberlin College Archives

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