B.B. Comer Hall, 1908
Item
Title
B.B. Comer Hall, 1908
Transcription
Named for Braxton Bragg Comer (1848-1927), Governor of Alabama (1907-1911).
As a member of the University's Corp of Cadets in 1865, Comer witnessed the burning of the campus by Federal troops. Later, as Governor, he strongly supported education and helped secure appropriations for the "Greater University Campaign," the first major expansion of the campus in the twentieth century.
As a member of the University's Corp of Cadets in 1865, Comer witnessed the burning of the campus by Federal troops. Later, as Governor, he strongly supported education and helped secure appropriations for the "Greater University Campaign," the first major expansion of the campus in the twentieth century.
Sponsors
Placed by The University of Alabama
Specific placement information
Affixed to building at entrance (east side)
Coordinates
33.213600, -87.546883
Historical images
This image is of a previous, different tablet affixed to the building:
