As reported this week in the Yellow Springs News, there appears to be a distinct possibility that the power plant to the campus will be shut down as early as this summer. This move comes as college operations have concluded following a May 8 vote of Trustees to reject the latest offer of those working to keep Antioch open. At the present time, there has been no indication if steps are planned to properly mothball the campus buildings so as to prevent deterioration and damage.
The campus of Antioch includes the venerable Antioch Hall, whose twin towers (shown here) were standing when noted educator and first Antioch president Horace Mann spoke on the college’s first day of operation in 1853.
Preservation Ohio will be monitoring the situation at Antioch and reporting on the Endangered Watch List (click here to access).
Photo: Antioch Hall/GNU License