Switzler Hall, Historic academic building in Francis Quadrangle, Columbia, United States
Switzler Hall features Late Victorian architectural elements, including a bell tower and a central three-story cylindrical silo structure measuring 8 feet in diameter.
The second oldest structure on the University of Missouri campus, completed in 1872, was designed by architect Morris Frederick Bell as part of the Francis Quadrangle.
The building houses multiple academic departments, including Communication, Women's and Gender Studies, and Special Degrees Programs at the University of Missouri.
Located on the west side of Francis Quadrangle, the building maintains its role as an educational facility while preserving its status as a National Historic Place.
The building contains a mysterious central silo structure extending from basement to roof, with theories suggesting various purposes from physics experiments to ventilation systems.
Location: Missouri
Architects: Morris Frederick Bell
Part of: Francis Quadrangle
GPS coordinates: 38.94680,-92.32930
Latest update: March 4, 2025 20:10
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