Hanna Hall
Hanna Hall is a three-story red brick building on the Waynesburg University campus featuring Federal-style architecture with simple lines and symmetry. The structure includes a wooden bell tower on its gabled roof and rectangular footprint positioned along College Street in the historic district.
The building was constructed in 1851 and initially served as dormitory space, classrooms, and later as a chapel for the college. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1979, recognizing its importance to the region's educational heritage.
The building is named after Reverend William Hanna, a significant community figure whose support helped sustain the university. Students and alumni recall it as a place where learning and campus traditions came together over generations.
The building sits centrally on campus and is accessible from most areas, with College Street running nearby for easy orientation. Interior spaces are arranged functionally with classrooms and offices positioned for straightforward navigation.
A bell sits atop the roof that was hidden away for decades before students restored and displayed it in 2015. The bell once rang daily to mark time on campus and now serves as a reminder of student initiative and the building's long rhythms.
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