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Farmington State Normal School, ca. 1880

Farmington State Normal School, ca. 1880

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Mantor Library at UMF

The original building of the Farmington State Normal School was located on the corner of Main and Academy Streets. It was replaced with a new building in the late 1890s. Named in honor of the Merrill family for their services to the school, Merrill Hall has served as the school's main administration offices throughout its history.