West Hall, University building on Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute campus, Troy, United States.
West Hall features a solid stone construction with notable architectural elements designed by Marcus F. Cummings between 1868 and 1871.
The building served as Troy Hospital until 1922, then Catholic Central High School until 1952, before Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute acquired it in 1953.
The Arts Department occupies West Hall, providing spaces for creative expression and artistic education within the university setting.
Students and faculty access classrooms, laboratories, and administrative offices dedicated to research and grants management throughout the building.
During World War I, West Hall transformed into a barracks and training facility for the Student Army Training Corps, accommodating 450 students.
Location: Troy
GPS coordinates: 42.73167,-73.68333
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:24
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