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Haydn Hall

 
map Haydn Hall
Location: 11118 Bellflower Road Description: 3-story Collegiate Gothic, 45x109 feet, red-brown bricks and buff sandstone

This property continued in use after 1949. Post-1949 research is not yet completed.


Formal Name
Haydn Hall
Named For
Hiram Haydn, WRU faculty/president/trustee


Constructed 1901-ca. 1902    
Architect 1901: Charles F. Schweinfurth
 


Financing
1901: Gift of unknown amount from Flora Stone Mather

Occupants
1902-1949+?: Mather College
Uses
1902-1949+: Residence
1914-?: Recreation
1922-?: Dining facilities



Ceremonies
Cornerstone laying: 6/11/1901
Dedication: 11/11/1902
Trivia
First Mather College student center

Alterations and Modifications


Description
1922: Remodeled basement for cafeteria and bakeshop
Architect
Charles Hopkinson
Cost
$24,346
Financing
Gift of $2,500 from Samuel Mather, trustee; Gifts of $12,500 from various donors

Alterations and Modifications


Description
1927-1928: Remodeled faculty committee room and dining room
Cost
$5,193.86

 


This summary was compiled by staff of the University Archives from sources in the custody of the Archives.