Bryan Hall History

Bryan Hall in 1961

Bryan Hall, built in 1909, dominates the historic WSU campus core with its iconic clock tower. Originally built as the principal library and assembly hall, it commemorates Enoch A. Bryan [1], who served as University president from 1893 to 1916 and was responsible for the development of then-Washington State College into a major educational institution. Some say that Bryan still inhabits the hall. [Read the ghost stories: Bryan Rocks[2] or Ghostly Meetings with E.A.[3]] Today, Bryan Hall houses classrooms, the Office of International Programs, and part of the School of Music.