The Senior Cottage
Name of Building: The Senior Cottage
Built: 1917
Architects & Construction:
Architects for this building was John V. Bennes
Construction for this building was done by Hoover and McNeil
Present Uses:
It currently houses the University Advancement, Public Relations, Communications, and Alumni Association offices.
Past Uses:
Originally, it was used as a residence hall for 57 years. It included 13 dorm rooms for 26 distinguished women. They were chosen by the Dean of Women for meeting certain academic and social requirements. Because of this, it was nicknamed Honor House. By 1970, the offices of the Dean of Students were moved in ending its use as a dorm.
Extra Information:
- 5,568 square feet
- Built solely from funds created by dormitory profits
- In 1939, proposals arose of transforming it into a student union building
- The ghost of Jessica Todd is said to occassionaly roam the halls
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- New Physical Education Building
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