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Madelon Louisa Stockwell Hall

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            Located on Observatory Street, just east of the Central Campus Recreational Building, Stockwell Hall is a five story red brick structure that today house 418 girls.  Funding for its construction came through the Public Works Administration and university bonds.  The approximate cost of the building was $1,000,000.[88] 

            Completed in 1940, the building is in the shape of an L, with the longer side parallel to Observatory Street.  A two story structure projects from the back side facing Palmer Field.  It contains a large, beautifully furnished lounge on the second floor with the dining room on the lower level.  The residence was designed by C. William Palmer.[88]  The brick is accented with a decorative timber framework on the upper levels as well as limestone trim. 

            The building is named in honor of Madelon Louisa Stockwell, the first woman admitted to the university.[88]

 

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