Scholes Hall

Scholes Hall is a three-story administration building at the University of New Mexico designed in Pueblo Revival style. The structure displays sloped walls, layered massing, and projecting wooden beams that reference traditional Southwestern architecture.

Construction took place between 1934 and 1936 with funding from the Public Works Administration during the Great Depression. This project marked the university's first major building effort and set the direction for all future campus development.

The building shaped Pueblo Revival as the defining architectural style across the entire campus. Its design with sloped walls and protruding wooden beams became the template that influenced how the university grew over decades.

The building is normally accessible during business hours when the university is in session since it houses administrative offices. Keep in mind this is an active workplace and hours may vary depending on the academic calendar and holidays.

Its bell tower once held the ship bell from the USS New Mexico between 1948 and 1964 before the bell was moved to nearby Smith Plaza. This unexpected connection links the building to New Mexico's naval heritage and adds a layer of history visitors often miss.

Location: Albuquerque

Inception: 1934

Architects: John Gaw Meem

Architectural style: Pueblo Revival Style architecture

GPS coordinates: 35.08532,-106.62348

Latest update: December 14, 2025 16:47