McMillan Hall, College in den Vereinigten Staaten
McMillan Hall is a stone building on the Washington & Jefferson College campus in Washington, Pennsylvania, built in 1793 and the oldest college building still functioning west of the Allegheny Mountains. The structure features sturdy stone walls and traditional architecture, now housing administrative offices including the president's office, and retains its original appearance following extensive restoration work completed in the late 1980s.
McMillan Hall was built beginning in 1793 after a fire in 1791 destroyed the local courthouse, prompting the college to construct a new teaching space, with completion in 1797. The building originally served as a chapel, library, and reading room, received two wings in 1816, was saved from demolition in 1900 through W. R. Thompson's donation, and was converted to administrative offices in 1912.
The hall is named after John McMillan, the college founder and Presbyterian missionary whose legacy remains central to the institution. The college's ceremonial mace was carved from the original wooden pillars of this building, symbolizing the school's enduring tradition.
McMillan Hall is freely accessible, and visitors can view the stone building and its traditional architecture from the surrounding campus walkways at any time. Visiting during the academic year when the campus is active offers the best experience, though interior access may be limited since the building houses administrative offices.
Alexander Hamilton and Henry Lee stayed in this hall during the Whiskey Rebellion, tying it directly to pivotal moments in early American history. These high-profile visits underscore the building's unexpected importance in shaping the young nation.
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