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1893

Established on February 11, 1893

On June 2, 1893, the nascent board of regents accepted 20 acres (81,000 m) of Town of Silver City land situated on a hillside overlooking the town donated by Regent, and Mayor Town of Silver City, Colonel John W. Fleming.

The campus that was first opened in 1893 continues to honor its historical past while experiencing constant changes to new classes of Mustangs each year.

1896

In November 1896, the school's first permanent building, Old Main, was dedicated, and within twenty years enrollment had reached nearly 500 students.

1917

It was during 1917 that Fleming Hall was completed to house a gymnasium and Science Department.

1936

Although Graham Gymnasium was started years earlier, it was not completed until 1936.

1948

In 1948 a College Cafeteria replaced the cafeteria located in the basement of Ritch Hall.

1967

Longest tradition: the Great Race, established in 1967

1974

Today this building is the home of the WNMU Museum which was established in 1974.

1993

WNMU celebrated its 100th Anniversary in 1993.

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