Wilcox Hall

Date of Commission: 1959

Date of Occupancy: 1961

Other Dates in Building's History:

November 1959: Proposal offered to give first priority for housing to members of the Woodrow Wilson Lodge.

September 1960: Construction suspended due to questions of building safety. Engineering study conducted.

Octorber 1961: Walkways reconstructed to accomodate fire equipment.

1983: Hall renovated to become a residential college.

Spring 1994: Dining hall renovated.

Architect(s): Sherwood, Mills and Smith

Donor(s): Thomas Ferdinand Wilcox, Class of 1900

Named for: Thomas Ferdinand Wilcox, Class of 1900

Other Agent(s): Ryan Construction Co. (builder of); Edwards and Hjorth (builder of)

Materials: Brick; Delaware Valley Sandstone; Granite; Limestone

Function: Dining and Social Facility

Style: Modern