Spring Hill College Quadrangle
The Spring Hill College Quadrangle is a group of historic buildings at the center of the Spring Hill College campus in Mobile, Alabama. The complex is surrounded by an open arcade with arches and crenellations, featuring different architectural periods including the Neo-Renaissance main building and the Gothic Revival style of St. Joseph's Chapel, built around 1910.
The quadrangle's origins trace back to 1831 when the main building was constructed in Greek Revival style, but it burned in 1869 and was rebuilt in Neo-Renaissance style. The complex was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1973 and stands as a record of the college's development since its founding in 1830.
The quadrangle serves as the heart of campus life, where students gather daily around the historic buildings. The arcades and varied architectural styles create a space where academic traditions and historical presence blend into the everyday experience of those who walk through.
The quadrangle is easily accessible from the campus and can be explored on foot, with parking available for visitors. The quiet setting makes it a good place to view the architecture and reflect, and the buildings remain in active use as part of the college's academic operations.
The college became one of the first in the Deep South to admit students of all races in 1954 and was the only university in Alabama with open admission for the next decade. This bold decision was so significant that Martin Luther King Jr. later praised the school, and the Klan's opposition led to a confrontation in 1957 when students spontaneously assembled at the campus gate.
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