Wilmington College - Wilmingtonian Yearbook (Wilmington, OH)

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Austin Hall, a dormitory for men and the second addition to campus housing made possible hy the Kettering Challenge, provides housing for 200 men. This four-story building, located south of Douglas Street, is of functionally modern design. Kathryn Denver Memorial Hall is a dormitory housing 55 upper- classmen. This imposing building of colonial architecture was constructed through the generosity of Mr. and Mrs. M. R. Denver. It has recently been remodeled to provide additional bedrooms, a lounge and kitchenette. x iii.-...-, , :wg - Bailey Hall--Among the new faces on campus this year is Bailey Hall, built in 1908-09 through the generosity of Mr. and Mrs. A. I. Bailey at a cost of 313,000 Originally a science build- ing, it was remodeled over the summer and is now a dormitory for 40 women. A modern clinic is housed in the basement. .A .. -f 4 a ,ng Y' .Xa 1. 1 1 'I ' -- F7 :sun Q. 1 . Twin Ash Hall-a dormitory for women, was made possible through the generosity of Mrs. Mary Adams. Recently remodeled inside and out, it provides attractive living quarters for 37 women, spacious parlors, and recreation rooms. Twin Ash was built in 1871-1872. I7 H. -s.f. - r

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VW Pyle Center for Students A student center containing an air-conditioned dining room seating 400, two private dining rooms, a snack bar, student lounge, bookstore, game room, post office and student meeting rooms serves as a center for student social and recreational activity. It is conveniently located between Friends Hall and Marble Hall and its modern design contributes to the aesthetic balance of the campus. iff Friends' Hall, first occupied in September, 1955, is a dormitory designed to house 98 women in attractive comfort. Built from funds resulting from the Kettering Challenge, it contains study-bedrooms, two spacious lounges, a suite for the head resident, guest rooms, kitchenette, and extensive laundry facilities. The addition of this facility makes it possible for the college to provide housing of excellent quality to women students. 6 Y., g-, - . . Marble Hall is known the world over because of the unique way in which it was constructed. A substantial and attractive structure housing approximately 100 men, Marble Hall was built primarily by volunteer labor of students, faculty and friends of the college, with materials donated by many generous manufacturing and business fimrs. Named for President Samuel D. Marble, whose idea began and whose inspiration completed this unique project, it epitomizes the spirit of co-operation and self-help which is a Wilmington College tradition.

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