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President's Mansion History

2012-10-15T19:11:05Z

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[[File:Presidenthome1913.jpg|thumb|left|President's Mansion in 1913. Photo courtesy of WSU Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections.]]
Completed in 1913, the President’s Mansion was a $25,000 project. It is also known as President’s House or President’s Residence. In present day, the President’s Mansion is located just off of Greek Row.

Today, this building is still home to the Washington State University president.

McCroskey Hall History

2012-10-15T19:10:41Z

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Completed in 1920 as a women’s dormitory, McCroskey Residence Hall was named after R.C. McCroskey, a prominent Garfield rancher and banker who was a member of the Board of Regents from 1897-1905 and 1909-1922. R.C. McCroskey also served in the state senate in the 1891 and 1893 sessions. Later, his grandson Ronald McCroskey created a scholarship for the WSU Honors College. This building is the second oldest standing residence hall on campus. Only Stevens Hall, completed in 1896, and Ferry Hall completed in 1900 but razed in 1975, preceded it.

Like architect Rudolph Weaver’s other buildings, the design is Neo-Classical. The north-facing entry is accented with a fine central feature of stone pilasters. Elsewhere the pilasters are brick with stone capitals. The very heavy entablature below the attic story seems over scaled, particularly as it was painted in 1985.

Today, McCroskey Hall serves as a co-ed residence hall.

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image: Mccroskey1933.jpg|McCroskey Hall in 1933. Photo courtesy of WSU Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections.
image: Mccroskeygirls1974.jpg|McCroskey girls in 1974. Photo courtesy of WSU Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections.
image: Mccroskey1.jpg|McCroskey Hall. Photo courtesy of WSU Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections.
image: Mccroskey1921.jpg|McCroskey Hall in 1921. Photo courtesy of WSU Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections.

Honors Hall History

2012-10-15T19:10:05Z

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Completed in 1927, Honors Hall was originally known as the Home Economics Building. In 1960, the building was renamed for Mary Elmina White, a nationally known cooperative extension leader. In 2000, White Hall was remodeled for use by the Honors College to include a 117-student, 67-room dormitory area for Honors Program students. White Hall was renamed Honors Hall in fall semester 2001.

This impressive structure forms an important anchor at the northwest edge of the academic core. The building covers a part of one of the university’s most significant open spaces, the original walk to Thompson Hall (former Old Administration Building) from Reaney Park. The brick building mass is symmetrically balanced, making a cross formation with the central section protruding on the east/west axis. The overall style of the building is Georgian Revival, which creates an elegant architectural statement.

Today, Honors Hall still serves as a residence hall primarily to the Honors College; however, non-Honors College students do reside within its walls as well.

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image: Honorshall1.jpg|Home Economics Building, now Honors Hall. Photo courtesy of WSU Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections.
image: Honorshall1933(2).jpg|Home Economics Building, now Honors Hall in 1933. Photo courtesy of WSU Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections.
image: Honorshall1933.jpg|Home Economics Building, now Honors Hall in 1933. Photo courtesy of WSU Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections.
image: WhiteHall.JPG|White Hall, renamed Honors Hall in 2001. Photo courtesy of WSU Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections.

Wilson-Short Hall History

2012-10-15T19:07:07Z

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Completed in 1917, Wilson-Short Hall was built as a twin to Carpenter Hall (located the west side of campus) in order to save money in design costs. Unlike its twin, Wilson-Short had its grand entry to the second floor completed. A flight of steps leads up to an impressive doorway with a broken pediment. This is probably the only feature on campus which could be described as Baroque.

This building was among “Rudolph Weaver’s seven.” In the original design, Weaver proposed a glass-walled stock judging pavilion projecting from the rear of the building, but partly enclosed in the recess formed by the U-shaped plan. This was not completed. The third floor was added in 1920. When construction began, a June 10, 1914, ceremony dedicated it after James Wilson, Secretary of Agriculture from 1897 to 1913. It served as an agriculture and horticulture building. On September 18, 2009, it was rededicated as Wilson-Short Hall after James F. Short Jr., a member of WSU’s Sociology department.

The first use of the unfinished structure in 1917 was to teach vocational skills to soldiers and for a while it served as military barracks. After the war, it became headquarters for nine agriculture departments and served the entire Pacific Northwest as an agricultural information and resource center.

Today, Wilson-Short houses the University’s History Department as well as the Sociology Department.

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image: Wilson1918.jpg|Wilson Hall in 1918. Photo courtesy of WSU Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections.
image: wilson1933.jpg|Wilson Hall in 1933. Photo courtesy of WSU Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections.
image: Jim Short.gif| James Short, whom the building was rededicated as Wilson-Short in his honor in September 2009. Photo courtesy of WSU.
image: Wilson2.JPG|James Wilson Hall pictured in winter. Photo courtesy of WSU Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections.

Wilson-Short Hall History

2012-10-15T19:06:26Z

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Completed in 1917, Wilson-Short Hall was built as a twin to Carpenter Hall (located the west side of campus) in order to save money in design costs. Unlike its twin, Wilson-Short had its grand entry to the second floor completed. A flight of steps leads up to an impressive doorway with a broken pediment. This is probably the only feature on campus which could be described as Baroque.

This building was among “Rudolph Weaver’s seven.” In the original design, Weaver proposed a glass-walled stock judging pavilion projecting from the rear of the building, but partly enclosed in the recess formed by the U-shaped plan. This was not completed. The third floor was added in 1920. When construction began, a June 10, 1914, ceremony dedicated it after James Wilson, Secretary of Agriculture from 1897 to 1913. It served as an agriculture and horticulture building. On September 18, 2009, it was rededicated as Wilson-Short Hall after James F. Short Jr., a member of WSU’s Sociology department.

The first use of the unfinished structure in 1917 was to teach vocational skills to soldiers and for a while it served as military barracks. After the war, it became headquarters for nine agriculture departments and served the entire Pacific Northwest as an agricultural information and resource center.

Today, Wilson-Short houses the University’s History Department as well as the Sociology Department.

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image: Wilson1918.jpg|Wilson Hall in 1918. Photo courtesy of WSU Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections.
image: wilson1933.jpg|Wilson Hall in 1933. Photo courtesy of WSU Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections.
images: Jim Short.gif| James Short, whom the building was rededicated as Wilson-Short in his honor in September 2009. Photo courtesy of WSU.
images: Wilson2.JPG|James Wilson Hall pictured in winter. Photo courtesy of WSU Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections.

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2012-10-15T19:05:43Z

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Waller Hall History

2012-10-15T18:58:11Z

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Built in 1935, this building was originally known as New Men’s Dormitory and housed 300 men. Waller Hall was constructed as a men's residence under the Self-Amortization Plan (see Community Hall). It was named for Osmer L. Waller, former vice president of the University. The U-shape replicates the form of Stimson Hall, although the quality of the open space within the U-shape at Waller has been lost somewhat because of its eastern orientation which leaves the space in shade during a good portion of the day.

Unique to this building is the design layout of the double rooms. Each room is divided in half giving each student their own living space. Waller Hall provides an example of historic architecture at an important entry point into the campus. The Colonial Revival style of architecture is strongly related to Stimson Hall and echoes the use of the traditional campus materials of brick, wood and courses of ashlar. The overpass crossing Stadium Way right below Waller was built around 1967.

Today, Waller Hall continues to serve as a men’s residence hall.

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image: Wallerconstruction1935.jpg|Waller Hall under construction in 1935. Photo courtesy of WSU Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections.
image:Waller1936.jpg|Waller Hall pictured in 1936. Photo courtesy of WSU Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections.
image: waller2.jpg| Waller Hall. Photo courtesy of WSU.

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Waller Hall History

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Waller Hall History

2012-10-15T18:54:20Z

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Built in 1935, this building was originally known as New Men’s Dormitory and housed 300 men. Waller Hall was constructed as a men's residence under the Self-Amortization Plan (see Community Hall). It was named for Osmer L. Waller, former vice president of the University. The U-shape replicates the form of Stimson Hall, although the quality of the open space within the U-shape at Waller has been lost somewhat because of its eastern orientation which leaves the space in shade during a good portion of the day.

Unique to this building is the design layout of the double rooms. Each room is divided in half giving each student their own living space. Waller Hall provides an example of historic architecture at an important entry point into the campus. The Colonial Revival style of architecture is strongly related to Stimson Hall and echoes the use of the traditional campus materials of brick, wood and courses of ashlar. The overpass crossing Stadium Way right below Waller was built around 1967.

Today, Waller Hall continues to serve as a men’s residence hall.

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image: Wallerhall1936.jpg|Waller Hall in 1936. Photo courtesy of WSU Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections.
image: Wallerconstruction1935.jpg|Waller Hall under construction in 1935. Photo courtesy of WSU Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections.
image:Waller1936.jpg|Waller Hall pictured in 1936. Photo courtesy of WSU Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections.

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2012-10-15T18:53:52Z

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Stimson Hall History

2012-10-15T18:43:08Z

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Completed in 1922, Stimson Hall was named after former regent Fred S. Stimson. Stimson initially housed 257 men and is the oldest extant men’s residence hall on campus. This building is among architect Rudolph Weaver’s seven structures at WSU.

This U-shaped, red brick building is a pleasing mixture of the Colonial and Renaissance Revival Styles popular in the 1920s. It has retained its architectural integrity to a marked degree. The cupola and thirteen dormers with tracery windows remain intact as do the bay windows and arched door at the entry level. Charming arched walkthroughs at the inner corners of the U provided convenient access and frame the views beyond.

Classical symmetry and a sunny, south-facing orientation combine to make Stimson Hall the most inviting of the residence halls. Stimson was closed in 1983 for rehabilitation. Because of its location in the midst of the campus core, it was considered for conversion to office space. To date, retention of Stimson Hall as residential space continues to be upheld and working drawings for its residential rehabilitation are being prepared.

Alumni have demonstrated great loyalty to Stimson. This popularity is due to a unique form of student government and the physical layout of the hall with its bed and study sites. Upperclassmen moved upstairs to coveted quiet space on the top floor.

Today, Stimson still serves as a men’s residence hall.

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image: Stimson1935.jpg|Stimson Hall in 1935. Photo courtesy of WSU Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections.
image: Stimson1930.jpg|Stimson Hall in 1930. Photo courtesy of WSU Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections.
image: stimsonminervawaterfountain2006.jpg| The Minerva water fountain outside of Stimson Hall in 2006. Photo courtesy of WSU.
image: Stimsoninterior1928.jpg|Interior of Stimson as pictured in 1928. Photo courtesy of WSU Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections.

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2012-10-15T18:42:30Z

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Honors Hall History

2012-10-15T18:40:04Z

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Completed in 1927, Honors Hall was originally known as the Home Economics Building. In 1960, the building was renamed for Mary Elmina White, a nationally known cooperative extension leader. In 2000, White Hall was remodeled for use by the Honors College to include a 117-student, 67-room dormitory area for Honors Program students. White Hall was renamed Honors Hall in fall semester 2001.
This impressive structure forms an important anchor at the northwest edge of the academic core. The building covers a part of one of the university’s most significant open spaces, the original walk to Thompson Hall (former Old Administration Building) from Reaney Park. The brick building mass is symmetrically balanced, making a cross formation with the central section protruding on the east/west axis. The overall style of the building is Georgian Revival, which creates an elegant architectural statement.
Today, Honors Hall still serves as a residence hall primarily to the Honors College; however, non-Honors College students do reside within its walls as well.

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image: Honorshall1.jpg|Home Economics Building, now Honors Hall. Photo courtesy of WSU Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections.
image: Honorshall1933(2).jpg|Home Economics Building, now Honors Hall in 1933. Photo courtesy of WSU Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections.
image: Honorshall1933.jpg|Home Economics Building, now Honors Hall in 1933. Photo courtesy of WSU Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections.
image: WhiteHall.JPG|White Hall, renamed Honors Hall in 2001. Photo courtesy of WSU Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections.

Honors Hall History

2012-10-15T18:39:09Z

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Completed in 1927, Honors Hall was originally known as the Home Economics Building. In 1960, the building was renamed for Mary Elmina White, a nationally known cooperative extension leader. In 2000, White Hall was remodeled for use by the Honors College to include a 117-student, 67-room dormitory area for Honors Program students. White Hall was renamed Honors Hall in fall semester 2001.
This impressive structure forms an important anchor at the northwest edge of the academic core. The building covers a part of one of the university’s most significant open spaces, the original walk to Thompson Hall (former Old Administration Building) from Reaney Park. The brick building mass is symmetrically balanced, making a cross formation with the central section protruding on the east/west axis. The overall style of the building is Georgian Revival, which creates an elegant architectural statement.
Today, Honors Hall still serves as a residence hall primarily to the Honors College; however, non-Honors College students do reside within its walls as well.

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image: Honorshall1.jpg|Honors Hall. Photo courtesy of WSU Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections.
image: Honorshall1933(2).jpg|Honors Hall in 1933. Photo courtesy of WSU Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections.
image: Honorshall1933.jpg|Honors Hall in 1933. Photo courtesy of WSU Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections.
image: WhiteHall.JPG|White Hall, renamed Honors Hall in 2001. Photo courtesy of WSU Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections.

Honors Hall History

2012-10-15T18:38:56Z

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Completed in 1927, Honors Hall was originally known as the Home Economics Building. In 1960, the building was renamed for Mary Elmina White, a nationally known cooperative extension leader. In 2000, White Hall was remodeled for use by the Honors College to include a 117-student, 67-room dormitory area for Honors Program students. White Hall was renamed Honors Hall in fall semester 2001.
This impressive structure forms an important anchor at the northwest edge of the academic core. The building covers a part of one of the university’s most significant open spaces, the original walk to Thompson Hall (former Old Administration Building) from Reaney Park. The brick building mass is symmetrically balanced, making a cross formation with the central section protruding on the east/west axis. The overall style of the building is Georgian Revival, which creates an elegant architectural statement.
Today, Honors Hall still serves as a residence hall primarily to the Honors College; however, non-Honors College students do reside within its walls as well.

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image: Honorshall1.jpg|Honors Hall. Photo courtesy of WSU Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections.
image: Honorshall1933(2).jpg|Honors Hall in 1933. Photo courtesy of WSU Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections.
image: Honorshall1933.jpg|Honors Hall in 1933. Photo courtesy of WSU Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections.
image: WhiteHall.jpg|White Hall, renamed Honors Hall in 2001. Photo courtesy of WSU Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections.

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2012-10-15T18:28:25Z

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Wilmer-Davis Hall History

2012-10-14T22:59:05Z

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Completed in 1937, Wilmer Davis Residence Hall was originally known as “New Women’s Dormitory.” The U-shape design mimics the shapes of Waller Hall and Stimson Hall. This building was named for regents A.W. Davis and F.J. Wilmer. Wilmer houses 95 students and Davis 100. The Wilmer-Davis residential complex was built at the same time as "twin" residence halls for women under the Self-Amortization Plan (see Community Hall).

The interior open space is oriented to the south and maintains a pleasantly warm, micro-climate during the colder months of the year. The structure sits impressively on its site at the corner of Linden Avenue, Thatuna Road and Campus Avenue, anchoring the northeast and northwest sides of the women's residential complex. This cluster of buildings is tied together with the same classical and Georgian Revival architectural themes composed of brick, wood and courses of ashlar. In addition, Wilmer-Davis, by its sheer building mass and architectural detailing, reinforces McCroskey Hall, which is located to the south across Campus Avenue, and identifies an important entry point into the academic campus core.

Previously on this sight before Wilmer Davis’s construction was Senior Hall. Senior Hall was completed in 1919. It was a YMCA building located on the “alumni fields” which were tennis courts until 1918. This building contained a 500-person auditorium, billiard room and a “moving picture machine.” It was converted into a dorm in 1921 and housed 62 men and then a women’s dorm in 1922. It was known as the Stevens Hall Annex, and later just as the Annex, until it was torn down in the mid-1930s.

Today, Wilmer-Davis still serves as an all-female hall as well as a dining facility that is located in its basement for the hill halls.

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image: wilmerdavis.jpg|Wilmer-Davis Hall. Photo courtesy of WSU Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections.
image: wilmerdavis1937.jpg|Wilmer-Davis Hall in 1937. Photo courtesy of WSU Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections.
image: wilmerdavis1939.jpg|Wilmer-Davis in 1939. Photo courtesy of WSU Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections.
image: seniorhall.jpg|Senior Hall, formerly located where Wilmer-Davis stands today. Photo courtesy of WSU Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections.

Stimson Hall History

2012-10-14T22:55:30Z

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President's Mansion History

2012-10-14T22:54:34Z

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[[File:Presidenthome1913.jpg|thumb|left|President's Mansion in 1913. Photo courtesy of WSU Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections.]]
Completed in 1913, the President’s Mansion was a $25,000 project. It is also known as President’s House or President’s Residence. In present day, the President’s Mansion is located just off of Greek Row. Today, this building is still home to the Washington State University president.

McCroskey Hall History

2012-10-14T22:53:48Z

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Completed in 1920 as a women’s dormitory, McCroskey Residence Hall was named after R.C. McCroskey, a prominent Garfield rancher and banker who was a member of the Board of Regents from 1897-1905 and 1909-1922. R.C. McCroskey also served in the state senate in the 1891 and 1893 sessions. Later, his grandson Ronald McCroskey created a scholarship for the WSU Honors College. This building is the second oldest standing residence hall on campus. Only Stevens Hall, completed in 1896, and Ferry Hall completed in 1900 but razed in 1975, preceded it. Today, McCroskey Hall serves as a co-ed residence hall.

Like architect Rudolph Weaver’s other buildings, the design is Neo-Classical. The north-facing entry is accented with a fine central feature of stone pilasters. Elsewhere the pilasters are brick with stone capitals. The very heavy entablature below the attic story seems over scaled, particularly as it was painted in 1985.

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image: Mccroskey1933.jpg|McCroskey Hall in 1933. Photo courtesy of WSU Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections.
image: Mccroskeygirls1974.jpg|McCroskey girls in 1974. Photo courtesy of WSU Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections.
image: Mccroskey1.jpg|McCroskey Hall. Photo courtesy of WSU Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections.
image: Mccroskey1921.jpg|McCroskey Hall in 1921. Photo courtesy of WSU Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections.

Honors Hall History

2012-10-14T22:52:20Z

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Completed in 1927, Honors Hall was originally known as the Home Economics Building. In 1960, the building was renamed for Mary Elmina White, a nationally known cooperative extension leader. In 2000, White Hall was remodeled for use by the Honors College to include a 117-student, 67-room dormitory area for Honors Program students. White Hall was renamed Honors Hall in fall semester 2001.
This impressive structure forms an important anchor at the northwest edge of the academic core. The building covers a part of one of the university’s most significant open spaces, the original walk to Thompson Hall (former Old Administration Building) from Reaney Park. The brick building mass is symmetrically balanced, making a cross formation with the central section protruding on the east/west axis. The overall style of the building is Georgian Revival, which creates an elegant architectural statement.
Today, Honors Hall still serves as a residence hall primarily to the Honors College; however, non-Honors College students do reside within its walls as well.

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image: Honorshall1.jpg|Honors Hall. Photo courtesy of WSU Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections.
image: Honorshall1933(2).jpg|Honors Hall in 1933. Photo courtesy of WSU Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections.
image: Honorshall1933.jpg|Honors Hall in 1933. Photo courtesy of WSU Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections.

Duncan Dunn Hall History

2012-10-14T22:50:29Z

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Originally built in 1926, Duncan Dunn Residence Hall was originally known simply as the “New Dorm” or “Women’s Residence Hall” and housed 140 women. It was renamed in 1933 after the first WSU alumnus (class of 1902) to serve on the Board of Regents (1917, 1923-1928), Adam Duncan Dunn. Duncan Dunn was constructed under the Self Amortization Plan. Recently, Duncan Dunn went under renovation to be connected with Community Hall.

The architectural facade detailing is in the traditional classical mode of the, WSU historic core, incorporating brick and courses of ashlar with double hung windows. The structure complements the residential complex of the community and Wilmer-Davis at the northwest edge of the campus. The main entrance to the building faces to the north with access onto Linden Avenue. The entry portico is an elegant Georgian style addition that adds great charm to the structure. The southern facade includes a solarium and a large terrace for social gatherings at the second level. Duncan Dunn serves its site well in maintaining the integrity of the architectural mass and detailing of this major residential complex within the historic campus core.

Today, the Duncan Dunn and Community living complex is a co-ed hall. This complex is also one of the most secure living areas on campus using Cougar Card access to each floor, bathroom, and bedroom.

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image: DuncanDunnGirls.jpg|Duncan Dunn Girls. Photo courtesy of WSU Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections.
image: duncandunn1931.jpg|Duncan Dunn in 1931. Photo courtesy of WSU Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections.
image: duncandunn.jpg|Duncan Dunn. Photo courtesy of WSU Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections.

Community Hall History

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Originally built as a residence hall for women in 1920, Community Hall is located in the Duncan Dunn and Wilmer-Davis residential complex at the northwest edge of the historic campus core. Like the other buildings within this complex, Community continues to serve its residential purpose. Community Hall was recently renovated to be combined with Duncan Dunn Residence Hall to create one living community.

It was constructed under the Self-Amortization Plan that was first developed at WSU and later became the adopted method for financing the construction of university structures throughout the nation. The Self-Amortization Plan was the brainchild of Regent McCroskey, Bursar Kruegal and President Holland. The original group of 25 stockholders consisted of university and business people from Pullman who formed the Community Building Corporation. Each stockholder held two shares of $100 each. The corporation sold bonds for the construction of Community Hall. The bonds were self-retiring from dorm rental and dining hall income. This spirit of "town and gown" cooperation was further demonstrated by the construction of Stimson Hall, Commons, Duncan Dunn and Waller under the same funding plan.

This four-story building of classical proportions is sited with the main entrance facing to the south having access onto College Avenue. The building mass is symmetrically balanced around the central front portico, which is approached by a relatively long flight of stairs opening onto an entry terrace. A cupola over the entrance accents the symmetry of the structure. Facade detailing in the classical mode with brick, wood and courses of ashlar set the precedent for the later structures in the residential complex: Duncan Dunn and Wilmer-Davis.

Today, the Duncan Dunn and Community living complex is now a co-ed hall. This complex is also one of the most secure living areas on campus using Cougar Card access to each floor, bathroom, and bedroom.

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image: Commmunityhallgirls.jpg|Community Hall Girls. Photo courtesy of WSU Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections.
image: Community1937.jpg|Community Hall in 1937. Photo courtesy of WSU Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections.
image: Community1954.jpg|Community Hall in 1954. Photo courtesy of WSU Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections.
image: Communitydrawingroom.jpg|Community Hall Drawing Room. Photo courtesy of WSU Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections.

College Hall History

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Completed in 1909, College Hall originally housed the College of Pharmacy and part of the English Department. College Hall was first known as the “Recitation Hall.” The new Recitation building gave much needed classroom space for liberal arts studies.

Built in the same year as Bryan Hall, this building further demonstrates President Enoch Bryan’s contribution to the university. Both buildings were designed by J. K. Dow, one of the more distinguished of the architects who worked at the college. However, College Hall is more restrained than Bryan. It adopts the style used at Morrill Hall five years earlier, but with more assurance and sophistication. It is a fine example of Georgian Revival in which good proportions and simple lines dominate. Interest is added to the facade by the alternation of arched and square headed windows on the three floors and by the decorative use of Flemish bond in contrasting bricks under the eaves. It has a fine classical cornice and a flat roof.

The two classical entrance porticos are located on the northern facade facing what at one time was the major quadrangle on campus. In 1983, College Hall was rehabilitated with great care for the Anthropology Department. The original double hung windows were duplicated, retaining the integrity of the exterior. In the interiors, the original oak detailing was replicated in a manner that evokes the traditional feeling. College Hall is a significant structure within the core forming the southern edge of a highly significant open space.

This building was rehabilitated for the Anthropology Department in the early to mid-1980s. Today, College Hall still houses the Anthropology Department.

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image: Collegehall1911.jpg|College Hall in 1911. Photo courtesy of WSU Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections.
image: Collegehall1912.jpg|College Hall in 1912. Photo courtesy of WSU Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections.
image: Collegehall(3).jpg|College Hall. Photo courtesy of WSU Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections.
image: Collegehall2003.jpg|College Hall in 2003. Photo courtesy of WSU Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections.

Carpenter Hall History

2012-10-14T22:45:57Z

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Completed in 1915, Carpenter Hall was built as a twin to Wilson Hall (located on the Glenn Terrell Friendship Mall) in order to save money in design costs. Unlike its twin, Carpenter didn’t have its grand entry to the second floor completed. Due to the steep slope to the west and reverse orientation to campus it was impractical to follow through with the plan. Carpenter Hall was one of seven buildings designed by the first University architect and first chair of the Architecture Department, Rudolph Weaver. Due to wartime building restrictions, neither was completed until 1926. First known as Mechanic Arts building, it was renamed in 1949 after H.V. Carpenter, the first design of the College of Mechanic Arts and Engineering.

It currently is home to one of the best-equipped schools of architecture in the country. Upper level architecture students have their own workstations supplied with specialized software, and vital resources are never far away with a complete architecture library located on the ground floor.

Carpenter Hall has a fine classical structure of red brick which bolsters the southwest corner of the campus core on Spokane Street. Using the first floor as a strong base and uniting the three upper floors by means of giant pilasters between the windows, Weaver has produced a bold effect. The strong terra cotta cornice caps the facade confidently. The use of ornament elsewhere is restrained. A grand entry at second floor level, as at Wilson Hall, was planned but never executed. Presumably, the steep slope to the west and its orientation away from the rest of the campus made it impractical. In this building, the Georgian and Classic Revival vocabularies have been skillfully adapted to the needs of a large university building.

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image: Carpenter1916.jpg|Carpenter Hall in 1916. Photo courtesy of WSU Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections.
image: Carpenter1933.jpg|Carpenter Hall in 1933. Photo courtesy of WSU Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections.
image: CarpenterHall1937(2).jpg|Carpenter Hall in 1937. Photo courtesy of WSU Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections.
image: CarpenterHall1937.jpg|Carpenter Hall in 1937. Photo courtesy of WSU Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections.

Wilson-Short Hall History

2012-10-14T22:44:38Z

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Completed in 1917, Wilson-Short Hall was built as a twin to Carpenter Hall (located the west side of campus) in order to save money in design costs. Unlike its twin, Wilson-Short had its grand entry to the second floor completed. A flight of steps leads up to an impressive doorway with a broken pediment. This is probably the only feature on campus which could be described as Baroque.

This building was among “Rudolph Weaver’s seven.” In the original design, Weaver proposed a glass-walled stock judging pavilion projecting from the rear of the building, but partly enclosed in the recess formed by the U-shaped plan. This was not completed. The third floor was added in 1920. When construction began, a June 10, 1914, ceremony dedicated it after James Wilson, Secretary of Agriculture from 1897 to 1913. It served as an agriculture and horticulture building. On September 18, 2009, it was rededicated as Wilson-Short Hall after James F. Short Jr., a member of WSU’s Sociology department.
The first use of the unfinished structure in 1917 was to teach vocational skills to soldiers and for a while it served as military barracks. After the war, it became headquarters for nine agriculture departments and served the entire Pacific Northwest as an agricultural information and resource center.

Today, Wilson-Short houses the University’s History Department as well as the Sociology Department.

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Completed in 1917, Wilson-Short Hall was built as a twin to Carpenter Hall (located the west side of campus) in order to save money in design costs. Unlike its twin, Wilson-Short had its grand entry to the second floor completed. A flight of steps leads up to an impressive doorway with a broken pediment. This is probably the only feature on campus which could be described as Baroque.

This building was among “Rudolph Weaver’s seven.” In the original design, Weaver proposed a glass-walled stock judging pavilion projecting from the rear of the building, but partly enclosed in the recess formed by the U-shaped plan. This was not completed. The third floor was added in 1920. When construction began, a June 10, 1914, ceremony dedicated it after James Wilson, Secretary of Agriculture from 1897 to 1913. It served as an agriculture and horticulture building. On September 18, 2009, it was rededicated as Wilson-Short Hall after James F. Short Jr., a member of WSU’s Sociology department.
The first use of the unfinished structure in 1917 was to teach vocational skills to soldiers and for a while it served as military barracks. After the war, it became headquarters for nine agriculture departments and served the entire Pacific Northwest as an agricultural information and resource center.

Today, Wilson-Short houses the University’s History Department as well as the Sociology Department.

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Wilmer-Davis Hall History

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Completed in 1937, Wilmer Davis Residence Hall was originally known as “New Women’s Dormitory.” The U-shape design mimics the shapes of Waller Hall and Stimson Hall. This building was named for regents A.W. Davis and F.J. Wilmer. Wilmer houses 95 students and Davis 100. The Wilmer-Davis residential complex was built at the same time as "twin" residence halls for women under the Self-Amortization Plan (see Community Hall).

The interior open space is oriented to the south and maintains a pleasantly warm, micro-climate during the colder months of the year. The structure sits impressively on its site at the corner of Linden Avenue, Thatuna Road and Campus Avenue, anchoring the northeast and northwest sides of the women's residential complex. This cluster of buildings is tied together with the same classical and Georgian Revival architectural themes composed of brick, wood and courses of ashlar. In addition, Wilmer-Davis, by its sheer building mass and architectural detailing, reinforces McCroskey Hall, which is located to the south across Campus Avenue, and identifies an important entry point into the academic campus core.

Previously on this sight before Wilmer Davis’s construction was Senior Hall. Senior Hall was completed in 1919. It was a YMCA building located on the “alumni fields” which were tennis courts until 1918. This building contained a 500-person auditorium, billiard room and a “moving picture machine.” It was converted into a dorm in 1921 and housed 62 men and then a women’s dorm in 1922. It was known as the Stevens Hall Annex, and later just as the Annex, until it was torn down in the mid-1930s.

Today, Wilmer-Davis still serves as an all-female hall as well as a dining facility that is located in its basement for the hill halls.

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Waller Hall History

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Stimson Hall History

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President's Mansion History

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Completed in 1913, the President’s Mansion was a $25,000 project. It is also known as President’s House or President’s Residence. In present day, the President’s Mansion is located just off of Greek Row. Today, this building is still home to the Washington State University president.

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President's Mansion History

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McCroskey Hall History

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Completed in 1920 as a women’s dormitory, McCroskey Residence Hall was named after R.C. McCroskey, a prominent Garfield rancher and banker who was a member of the Board of Regents from 1897-1905 and 1909-1922. R.C. McCroskey also served in the state senate in the 1891 and 1893 sessions. Later, his grandson Ronald McCroskey created a scholarship for the WSU Honors College. This building is the second oldest standing residence hall on campus. Only Stevens Hall, completed in 1896, and Ferry Hall completed in 1900 but razed in 1975, preceded it. Today, McCroskey Hall serves as a co-ed residence hall.

Like architect Rudolph Weaver’s other buildings, the design is Neo-Classical. The north-facing entry is accented with a fine central feature of stone pilasters. Elsewhere the pilasters are brick with stone capitals. The very heavy entablature below the attic story seems over scaled, particularly as it was painted in 1985.

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