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East Engineering Building (East Hall)
East Engineering (1924) Bentley Historical Library Photo: BL004145 Today, East Hall	The East Engineering Building, known today as East Hall, was constructed in 1923 to create more space for the engineering program. This four story building with a full height basement was designed by Smith, Hinchman, and Grylls at the cost of $639,190.81.[45] It was constructed across from West Engineering (today West Hall) with the front of the building facing E. University Ave (today a pedestrian mall). The building had originally been in the shape of a “U” with a court separating the two wings. The exterior is made entirely of brick with elaborate terra-cotta decoration on the cornice above the front façade.[45] In 1948, a $1,545,000 addition was completed due to the increase in students after World War II.[45] It wasn’t until 1995 that extensive renovations were completed on East Hall. The building was entirely gutted, and the courtyards were enclosed as glass atriums.[107] Since engineering made its move to North Campus, the building now houses the Psychology and Math departments making it necessary to change the name of the building to East Hall.
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