Villanova University - Belle Air Yearbook (Villanova, PA)

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O’Dwyer Holl. formerly o privote residence, is locoted olong the Lon- coster Pike. The building ond the lot odjoining the compus were ocquired by the College in 1941. As is the cose of oil other residence holls on the compus. oil of the ovoiloblo spoce which will permit comfortoble occomoda- tions for the occuponts is being utilized. Unlike the lorger holls. o smoller ond more intimote group ollows for o more congeniol otmosohere. A porlor provides o meeting room ond o ploce for limited recreotion during free hours. SIMPSON HALL Snug omid trees neor the bottom of the rood leading from Mendel Holl to Loncoster Pike. Simpson Holl still retains the atmosphere of o private home. Donoted to the school by Mr. William Simpson, a long-time friend of Villonovo. its much sought after rooms provide comfortable lodg- ings for approximately forty students. Although o swollen post-war enroll- ment has required that its seminor rooms be converted to living quorters. it still boosts of o small parlor with o piano oround which its residents gather to delight in the comoraderie of on occasional song-fest. 27

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MIDDLETON DALI Middleton Holl is locoted in the southwest corner of the compus and was originally used as a sick bay for the navy students. It now serves os the college infimary. During the past year it has undergone renovation and upon completion of the program will have the facilities of a well equipped small hospital. Middleton Hall is now equipped with a modern treatment room, diet kitchen, and a capacity of twenty-three beds. Space has been re- served for an x-ray room and an isolation word. This hall was named for Rev. Thomas J. Middleton, O.S.A., one time President of Villanova. and long time librarian and historical researcher at the College. , i DELUREY RALL Delurey Hall, one of the smaller dormitories on the compus. has accomo- dations for thirty students. This combination brick-wood structure is placed in a rather solitary position on the campus being on the western edge and ocross the field from Fedigon Holl. Purchased five years ago, is was formerly o privote dwelling and consequently affords a more restful, homelike otmosphere than the larger halls. In the manner of most of the other buildings, it derives its name from on outstanding Augustinion priest. Father Delurey, who occupied a prominent position in the history of Villon- ovo as its president from 1895 to 1910.

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FIELU IIII I N E Certoinly one of the most popular buildings on the campus from the student's viewpoint is the field house. It recreational opportunities are many and varied. Every type of event from Shakespeare to the annual swim- ming meet can be staged within. Its versatility is well utilized during the school year for every student at one time or another has occasion to watch the inter-collegiate basketball games, or perhaps to participate himself in the intra-mural program.