Downing Residence Hall

Building Name

Downing Residence Hall

Description

Part of the four-building complex of Downing, Best, Buell and Wise Halls; surrounding the dining commons. Originally Downing Residence Hall, constructed in 1957, was an all-female dormitory. Today, the residence hall accommodates male and female students which are divided into same-gender suites.

Building Namesake

E. Estelle Downing, English Professor, 1898 - 1938

Year Constructed

1957

Date Dedicated

1958

Building Functions

Residence Hall

Architect

Swanson and Association of Bloomfield Hills, MI

Original Cost

1100000

Architectural Style

International

Square Footage

77452

Rights

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