Overman Hall

Listed below are additional highlights in the history of the building:

• 1949, university approves plans for the construction of the first unit of a larger science building.
• 1951, construction completed at a final cost of $850,000. Building houses classrooms, laboratories, offices for the Departments of Geology, Mathematics, Physics.
• 1956, building officially dedicated.
• 1960, large addition added and whole building renamed Overman Hall for James Overman. 
• 1976, renovation completed. Improvements include eliminating "unused" equipment from the building, replacing paneled partitions with dry wall, replacing hood motor, purchase of additional storage cabinets.
• 1988, $120,000 renovation completed removing all the asbestos from the ceiling.
• 1990, mercury spill cleanup closes building for 2 months.
• 1990, major renovation replaces the walls, plumbing, wiring, and windows in the building.
• 2002, ventilation upgrades, ductwork changes, new flooring, installation of automatic door openers, and fire suppression equipment.