College Hall, Academic building in Philadelphia, United States
College Hall stands as a four-story structure with brown and yellow sandstone, mica schist, serpentine, and granite materials forming its exterior composition.
The building, completed in 1930, marked its position as the first structure on the West Philadelphia campus, housing libraries, classrooms, laboratories, and administrative offices.
Three distinct pavilions within College Hall represent different academic functions: arts, sciences, and central administration, reflecting the institutional organization of education.
The Department of History, Undergraduate Admissions Office, and School of Arts and Sciences currently operate within College Hall's extensive interior spaces.
The building's exterior displays a combination of Second Empire and Gothic architectural elements, utilizing multiple stone types to create distinct color patterns.
Inception: 1930
Architectural style: Collegiate Gothic
Floors above the ground: 4
GPS coordinates: 40.03905,-75.15383
Latest update: March 8, 2025 10:17
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