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{{short description|Defunct college in the U.S. state of Idaho}}
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'''Albion State Normal School''' was a public institution of higher learning the [[Western United States|western]] [[United States]], located in [[Albion, Idaho]]. <!--at {{coord|42|24|48|N|113|35|02|W|}}--> Established by the [[Idaho Legislature]] in 1893, it was one of two [[normal school]]s in the state. (The other, in [[Lewiston, Idaho|Lewiston]], is now [[Lewis–Clark State College]].) Citizens of Albion had actively lobbied for the school's establishment, and donated land and labor for the new campus.

== History ==
The school remained a small institution throughout its history, focusing on the training of teachers and drawing its student body primarily from south-central [[Idaho]]. In 1921, the state legislature approved the closing of Albion and its relocation to nearby [[Burley, Idaho|Burley]].<ref name="sfnest">{{cite news|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=DJpfAAAAIBAJ&sjid=hTEMAAAAIBAJ&pg=1250%2C405637 |work=Lewiston Morning Tribune |location= (Idaho) |title=Solons favor new state; Albion to be moved |date=March 6, 1921 |page=7}}</ref> Albion Normal offered a two-year teacher training program until 1947, when it was renamed '''Southern Idaho College of Education''' ('''SICE''') and authorized to confer [[Bachelor's degree|baccalaureate]] degrees.

The school remained troubled by low enrollment and a lack of funding, and was finally closed by the state {{Years or months ago|1951}} in 1951, as was its counterpart in [[Idaho Panhandle|northern]] Idaho, Lewiston's [[Lewis–Clark State College|Northern Idaho College of Education]] (NICE). The academic programs at Albion were transferred to [[Idaho State University|Idaho State College]] (now ISU) in [[Pocatello, Idaho|Pocatello]].<ref name="cctmeohe">{{cite news|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=9I9fAAAAIBAJ&sjid=0jAMAAAAIBAJ&pg=1432,3165569|newspaper=Lewiston Morning Tribune|title=College closure today marks end of historic era|date=August 10, 1951|page=10}}</ref> Lewiston reopened in 1955 as Lewis–Clark Normal School and became LCSC in 1971.


The campus was added to the [[National Register of Historic Places]] in November 1980. Its [[elevation]] is {{convert|4750|ft|round=5}} above [[sea level]]. Swanger Hall on campus <!--of Albion State Normal School in [[Albion, Idaho]],--> was built {{Years or months ago|1893}} in 1893 and listed on the [[National Register of Historic Places]] {{nowrap|in 1978.<ref name=nris/><ref name=nrhpdoc>{{cite web|url={{NRHP url|id=78001058}} |title=National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Swanger Hall |author= |date= |publisher=National Park Service}} and {{NRHP url|id=78001058|title=accompanying photos|photos=y}}</ref>}}
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'''Albion State Normal School''' was an institution of higher learning located in [[Albion, Idaho]] at {{coord|42|24|48|N|113|35|02|W|}}. The school was established by the [[Idaho Legislature]] in 1893, as one of two [[Normal school]]s in the state. (The other, in [[Lewiston, Idaho|Lewiston]], is now [[Lewis-Clark State College]].) Citizens of Albion had actively lobbied for the school's establishment, and donated land and labor for the new campus.


The Albion State Normal School campus was featured on a season 15 episode of ''[[Ghost Adventures]]''. GAC investigated Comish Hall, Miller Hall and the gymnasium building.
The school remained a small institution throughout its history, focusing on the training of teachers and drawing its student body primarily from south-central [[Idaho]]. Albion Normal offered a two-year teacher training program until 1947, when it was renamed "Southern Idaho College of Education" (SICE) and authorized to confer [[Bachelor's degree|baccalaureate]] degrees. The school remained troubled by low enrollment and a lack of funding, however, and was finally closed by the state in 1951. Its academic programs were transferred to Idaho State College (now [[Idaho State University]]) in [[Pocatello, Idaho|Pocatello]].


During its existence, Albion Normal awarded some 6,460 degrees. Perhaps the most notable alumnus of the college was [[Terrel Bell]] (1921-1996), who served as [[United States Secretary of Education]] from 1981 to 1984.
During its existence, Albion Normal awarded some 6,460 degrees. Perhaps its most notable alumnus was [[Terrel Bell]] {{nowrap|(1921–1996)}}, who served as [[United States Secretary of Education|Secretary of Education]] {{nowrap|(1981–1984)}} in the original [[Cabinet of the United States|cabinet]] of President [[Ronald Reagan]].


The college's athletic teams were known as the "Teachers" until 1935, when they became the "Panthers." School colors were Cardinal and Black, and the annual student yearbook was called ''The Sage.''
The college's athletic teams were known as the "Teachers" until 1935, when they became the "Panthers". [[School colors]] were cardinal and black, and the annual student yearbook was called ''The Sage.''


==Later use==
After SICE closed in 1951, the campus remained vacant until 1957, when [[Magic Valley Christian College]] opened at the site. Magic Valley Christian, in turn, closed in 1969. The campus was deeded to the city of Albion the following year, which continued to maintain the grounds while alternative uses for the property were explored. Finally, the empty and deteriorating property was sold at [[public auction]] on June 2, 2007; a group of Idaho investors were successful with a bid of $810,000. The new owners have begun rehabilitating a portion of the campus to serve as a conference and retreat center, called "Campus Grove at Albion."<ref name="grove">{{cite web|url=http://www.albioncampusgrove.com/|title=Campus Grove at Albion|accessdate=2008-06-28}}</ref>
After SICE closed in 1951, the campus remained vacant until 1957, when [[Magic Valley Christian College]] opened at the site; it closed twelve years later in 1969. The campus was deeded to the city of Albion the following year, which continued to maintain the grounds while alternative uses for the property were explored.


Finally in 2007, the empty and deteriorating property was sold at [[public auction]] on June&nbsp;2; the Mortensen family were successful with a bid of $810,000. The new owners began rehabilitating a portion of the campus to serve as a [[conference center|conference]] and retreat center, called "Campus Grove at Albion" as of 2008.<ref name="grove">{{cite web|url=http://www.albioncampusgrove.com/|title=Campus Grove at Albion|accessdate=2008-06-28| archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20080709045343/http://albioncampusgrove.com/| archivedate= 9 July 2008 | url-status= live}}</ref> {{as of|2022}}, the facility is known as "Albion Campus Retreat",<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.albioncampusretreat.com |title=Albion Campus Retreat |website=albioncampusretreat.com |accessdate=March 20, 2022}}</ref> and also is home to seasonal tours branded as "Haunted Mansions of Albion".<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.hauntedalbion.com |title=Haunted Mansions of Albion |website=hauntedalbion.com |accessdate=March 20, 2022}}</ref>
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The campus is listed on the [[National Register of Historic Places]].


==Notes==
==References==
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==External links==
==Further reading==
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* [http://www.albionvalley.com/campus.htm Albion State Normal School & SICE] at AlbionValley.com
{{commons category|West Bountiful, Utah}}
* [http://www.albioncampusgrove.com Campus Grove at Albion]
* {{official website| https://www.albioncampusretreat.com/}}
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* {{cite web |url=http://sfcompanion.blogspot.com/2020/03/legislature-authorizes-albion-state.html |title=Legislature Authorizes Albion State Normal School |website=South Fork Companion |date=March 7, 2022 |first=Evan |last=Filby}}
* {{cite news |url=http://magicvalley.com/news/opinion/editorial/article_bdd8a36a-c3f4-5ce5-af32-a8cb927e6c0e.html |website=MagicValley.com |title=When a popular governor killed Albion's teachers college |date=October 11, 2009 |first=Steve |last=Crump |url-access=limited}}
* {{cite web |url=https://www.lostcolleges.com/albion-normal-college |title=Albion State Normal School |website=lostcolleges.com |accessdate=March 20, 2022}}


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"Southern Idaho College of Education" redirects here. For the community college founded in 1965, see College of Southern Idaho.

Albion Normal School Campus
Miller Hall, a contributing property in the district
Albion is located in the United States
Albion
Albion
Location in the United States
Albion is located in Idaho
Albion
Albion
Location in Idaho
LocationAlbion, Idaho, U.S.
Coordinates42°24′48″N 113°35′2″W / 42.41333°N 113.58389°W / 42.41333; -113.58389
Built1894; 130 years ago (1894)
Architectural styleColonial Revival,
late Victorian
NRHP reference No.80001298 [1]
Added to NRHPNovember 28, 1980
Swanger Hall
LocationAlbion State Normal School campus, Albion, Idaho
Coordinates42°24′48″N 113°35′03″W / 42.4133°N 113.5841°W / 42.4133; -113.5841
Arealess than one acre
Built1893
NRHP reference No.78001058[1]
Added to NRHPSeptember 20, 1978

Albion State Normal School was a public institution of higher learning the western United States, located in Albion, Idaho. Established by the Idaho Legislature in 1893, it was one of two normal schools in the state. (The other, in Lewiston, is now Lewis–Clark State College.) Citizens of Albion had actively lobbied for the school's establishment, and donated land and labor for the new campus.

History

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The school remained a small institution throughout its history, focusing on the training of teachers and drawing its student body primarily from south-central Idaho. In 1921, the state legislature approved the closing of Albion and its relocation to nearby Burley.[2] Albion Normal offered a two-year teacher training program until 1947, when it was renamed Southern Idaho College of Education (SICE) and authorized to confer baccalaureate degrees.

The school remained troubled by low enrollment and a lack of funding, and was finally closed by the state 73 years ago in 1951, as was its counterpart in northern Idaho, Lewiston's Northern Idaho College of Education (NICE). The academic programs at Albion were transferred to Idaho State College (now ISU) in Pocatello.[3] Lewiston reopened in 1955 as Lewis–Clark Normal School and became LCSC in 1971.

The campus was added to the National Register of Historic Places in November 1980. Its elevation is 4,750 feet (1,450 m) above sea level. Swanger Hall on campus was built 131 years ago in 1893 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978.[1][4]

The Albion State Normal School campus was featured on a season 15 episode of Ghost Adventures. GAC investigated Comish Hall, Miller Hall and the gymnasium building.

During its existence, Albion Normal awarded some 6,460 degrees. Perhaps its most notable alumnus was Terrel Bell (1921–1996), who served as Secretary of Education (1981–1984) in the original cabinet of President Ronald Reagan.

The college's athletic teams were known as the "Teachers" until 1935, when they became the "Panthers". School colors were cardinal and black, and the annual student yearbook was called The Sage.

Later use

[edit]

After SICE closed in 1951, the campus remained vacant until 1957, when Magic Valley Christian College opened at the site; it closed twelve years later in 1969. The campus was deeded to the city of Albion the following year, which continued to maintain the grounds while alternative uses for the property were explored.

Finally in 2007, the empty and deteriorating property was sold at public auction on June 2; the Mortensen family were successful with a bid of $810,000. The new owners began rehabilitating a portion of the campus to serve as a conference and retreat center, called "Campus Grove at Albion" as of 2008.[5] As of 2022, the facility is known as "Albion Campus Retreat",[6] and also is home to seasonal tours branded as "Haunted Mansions of Albion".[7]

References

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  1. ^ a b c "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. ^ "Solons favor new state; Albion to be moved". Lewiston Morning Tribune. (Idaho). March 6, 1921. p. 7.
  3. ^ "College closure today marks end of historic era". Lewiston Morning Tribune. August 10, 1951. p. 10.
  4. ^ "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Swanger Hall". National Park Service. and accompanying photos
  5. ^ "Campus Grove at Albion". Archived from the original on July 9, 2008. Retrieved June 28, 2008.
  6. ^ "Albion Campus Retreat". albioncampusretreat.com. Retrieved March 20, 2022.
  7. ^ "Haunted Mansions of Albion". hauntedalbion.com. Retrieved March 20, 2022.

Further reading

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