Mantor Library, University of Maine Farmington

The Lodge was purchase by the college in 1921 to serve as a dormitory for women in the Home Economics program.

Lodge residents gathered on the front steps in 1927.

Housemother Jane Kendrick enjoyed spending time with students in her care.

She and Elsie, Ethel and Margie ventured outside in winter...with no coats!

Mrs. Kendrick gathered her charges at the front door before heading to church.

Normal students were required to attend the church of their choice every Sunday.

One of Mrs. Kendrick’s first projects was creating a garden.

She was assisted by Normal students Marge and Lucy.

The garden featured a path bordered by a variety of flowering plants.

Mrs. Kendrick’s favorite flowers were hollyhocks.

Some students spent time socializing on The Lodge lawn.

Principal Mallett encouraged outdoor activity as an important part of student wellness.

Summer school student Dot enjoyed a slice of watermelon in the sunshine.

A few Lodge residents took a more playful approach to outdoor activity.

Normal students were active in all seasons.

Snowshoeing was a common winter pastime in the 1920s.

One adventurous student donned her snowshoes and headed out with a box camera!

Normal students enjoyed dressing up. Themed holiday parties were a tradition at the college.

Many students -- like Doris, Deborah and Frances -- also participated in college theater productions.

Ruth (with her banjo) also had a role in a campus performance.

Graduation was the final celebration of the school year.

Margie, Flavilla, Helen and Ethel wore traditional white graduation dresses for their ceremony in 1928.

The last group of Home Economics students resided in The Lodge in 1933.

As enrollment increased the demand for student housing, men began residing at The Lodge the following year.

They also to enjoy winter sports.

Laurel, Gwilym and Donald gathered on the front steps of The Lodge in 1937.

They were part of the last group of men to live in the dormitory.