Farm Residence (West Lafayette, Ind.)
Organization
Dates
- Existence: 1874 - 1958
- Usage: 1924 - 1958
- Usage: 1917 - 1924
- Usage: 1874 - 1917
Historical Information
The Farm Residence was built on the Purdue University farm but the exact start date is unknown. The Farm Residence was the residence of the Dean of Agriculture, Dean John H. Skinner, for many years. In 1925, Dean Skinner was asked to vacated the residence so it could be repaired and rebuilt. The Residence was eventually torn down in 1958.