Littlejohn ColiseumClemson University LibrariesOn back: February 20, 1969; J. C. LITTLEJOHN COLISEUM is one of the major projects in Clemson University's $60-million building program. The $3.6-million structure will seat almost 10,000 for basketball games and about 12,000 for concerts, speaking engagements, and other similar engagements. Construction began on Dec. 12, 1966, and the first basketball game was played in the building Nov. 30, 1968 against Georgia Tech. J. E. Sirrine of Greenville designed the building and Cecils, Inc., of Spartanburg was the prime contractor. The coliseum is names in honor of James Corcoran Littlejohn, a Clemson Alumnus who served the university for almost 50 years. (Clemson Newsphoto)
Main Building fireClemson University LibrariesOn Front: Clemson College-Burning 22nd May, 94: On back: [Tillman Hall fire] [Main Building] [May 22, 1894]
Main Building with fire damageClemson University LibrariesOn Front: Clemson College after the fire. May 22nd, 94; On back: [Tillman Hall fire damage] [Main Building] [May 22, 1894]