Photo from the Northern Review

One hundred and three years ago this week, the Administration Building at Ohio Northern University burned. In the early morning of Tuesday, November 6, 1913, the campus landmark caught fire and just a shell remained a few hours later.

Despite the efforts of students and faculty to rescue documents, records and military trophies, the vast majority was lost.

The building was rebuilt the same year and renamed Hill Memorial. It remains a familiar Ada edifice along Main Street.

DOWN MEMORY LANE
During October-December 2026, the series "Down Memory Lane" will offer historical features and archival storytelling for the greater Ada area. Four students--Kaden Arn, Jazmin Zink, Isaac Morrison, and Dylan Blubaugh--will provide items as part of public history coursework at Ohio Northern University.