Jadwin Hall

Object Type: Building

Other Names: Jadwin Physics Building

Date of Commission: 1966

Date of Occupancy: 1970

Other Dates in Building's History:

1966: Complex is given Award of Merit in the Architectural Design Award Program for "distinguished accomplishment in architecture".

17 March 1970: Building complex dedicated.

May 1993: Roof refinished.

Spring 1995: Architect, Charles Gwathmey, chosen for the construction of a new physics building adjoining Jadwin and facing Lewis Thomas Lab. It will contain large lecture halls and will replace Palmer which will house the new student center -- construction planned for spring, 1996.

Architect(s): Hugh Stubbins & Associates of Cambridge, Massachusetts

Donor(s): National Science Foundation ; Mrs. Stanley P. Jadwin ; US Department of Health, Education and Welfare

Named for: Stanley Palmer Jadwin

Other Agent(s): Irwin and Leighton, Inc of Philadelphia (builder of)

Materials: Red Brick; Red Granite; Stone

Function: Classroom; Library; Research Facilities; Science Building

Style: Modern