Buell Residence Hall

Building Name

Buell Residence Hall

Description

Eastern's enrollment grew rapidly in the post-World War II years, resulting in high demand for more on campus housing. Goddard Residence Hall opened in 1955, and construction began almost immediately on a new housing complex. This time, plans called for four buildings surrounding a central dining facility. When completed, the new housing would contain space for approximately 1,200 students in the geographical heart of campus. Buell was constructed in in 1958. Buell and Downing could each house approximately 300 students. The building was named for Bertha Buell, who served the Normal College as a professor of History, English, and Political Science from 1899-1937. Currently, Buell is open for upperclassmen and transfer student residence.

Building Namesake

Bertha G. Buell, Professor of History, English and Political Science, 1899 - 1937

Year Constructed

1957

Date Dedicated

1958

Building Functions

Student Dormitory

Architect

Swanson and Associates, Bloomfield Hills, MI

Original Cost

1100000

Architectural Style

International

Square Footage

77,342

Rights

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