WAY TOO COLD!

UK Heating Plant, 1918

December 1917 through January 1918 was one of the coldest and snowiest periods ever recorded in Kentucky.  For 12 consecutive days that winter the temperature remained at zero or below.

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The small heating plant behind the Main Building on the UK campus struggled to provide sufficient heat.  Eventually, chapel exercises in the Main Building were cancelled until warmer weather returned.  Nevertheless, classes continued on a normal schedule for the 719 students.