Second CSNS Building

The Legislature of 1885 appropriated $5,000 for the erection of a more substantial building to replace the small frame structure that was the first Concord State Normal School building. Construction of the two-story brick second CSNS Building began in July, 1886 and was sufficiently complete in early January, 1887 in time for classes to begin on January 10, 1887. The Legislature of 1887 appropriated an additional $3,000 to complete the building and furnish it. It was enlarged in 1888 by an addition which cost $3,500. The second CSNS Building was used until February, 1899.

The Legislature of 1897 appropriated $20,000 for renovation to transform the second CSNS Building into an improved facility. All but one wing of the existing building was demolished, and to this was added another wing and additional rooms resulting in the third CSNS Building, a handsome two-story red-brick structure described as well-arranged and with many advantages.