The largest and most identifiable building lost in Hutchinson’s history is the college. At the top of “college hill,” and nearly five stories, the structure gave Hutchinson a skyline for nearly 80 years.
Constructed: July 1, 1902 to Oct. 28, 1902
Destroyed by fire: Feb. 11, 1903
Reconstructed: 1903
Location: On top of the hill on the west side of Main Street
Architecture: Late Gothic Revival popular from 1895 to 1940
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Torn down: Feb. 15, 1980
Ansgar College above is part of a 20-week series of Lost Hutchinson buildings. Watch the Tuesday print edition for more information about Ansgar College. If any readers have other photos, renderings or information about this building, please post them here or send them to: Hutchinson Leader, 36 Washington Ave. W., Hutchinson, MN 55350.
A collection of information published in the Lost Hutchinson series as well as reader submitted photos and remembrances will be published in a magazine later this year.
If you missed the Lost Hutchinson series last week, click on the link below for the Bell Tower School.