Although chartered as a university, for many years Washington University functioned primarily as a night school located on 17th Street and Washington Avenue in the heart of downtown St. Louis. Owing to limited financial resources, Washington University initially used public buildings. Classes began on October 22, 1854, at the Benton School building. At first the university paid for the evening classes, but as their popularity grew, their funding was transferred to the St. Louis Public Schools. Eventually the board secured funds for the construction of Academic Hall and a half dozen other buildings. Later the university divided into three departments: the Manual Training School, Smith Academy, and the Mary Institute. COUNT 5
QSN1 Where was Washington University located?  ANS1 17th Street and Washington Avenue QSN2 When did classes first begin at Washington University? ANS2 October 22, 1854 QSN3 What building was first used for classes at Washington University? ANS3 Benton School building. QSN4 What three departments were Washington University divided? ANS4 the Manual Training School, Smith Academy, and the Mary Institute QSN5 What type of school did Washington University first function? ANS5 a night school