Galloway Hall
Galloway Hall is a dormitory at Hendrix College in Conway, Arkansas, built in 1913 in the Tudor Revival style. The three-story brick structure features white limestone trim, stepped gable edges, and dormer windows that exemplify early 20th-century college architecture.
The building was designed by architect Charles L. Thompson in 1913 and served as the first female dormitory at Hendrix College. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1982, recognizing its importance to American architectural and educational history.
Galloway Hall was the first dormitory built for female students at Hendrix College and reflects the educational values of its time. The building's Tudor Revival design with its careful detailing shows how institutions created spaces that balanced formality with welcoming comfort for their residents.
The building is located on the Hendrix College campus surrounded by mature trees and is easily accessible on foot. Visitors can view the exterior from campus pathways and appreciate the Tudor Revival architecture with its distinctive brick and stone detailing.
The building is named after Bishop Charles Betts Galloway, a church leader connected to the local Methodist community. This naming reflects the close ties between the college and the church during its founding and early development.
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