Williamson Hall (Arkansas Tech University)

Williamson Hall-Arkansas Tech University
Location N. El Paso St., Arkansas Tech University campus, Russellville, Arkansas
Coordinates 35°17′25″N 93°8′13″W / 35.29028°N 93.13694°W / 35.29028; -93.13694Coordinates: 35°17′25″N 93°8′13″W / 35.29028°N 93.13694°W / 35.29028; -93.13694
Area 2 acres (0.81 ha)
Built 1940 (1940)
Built by National Youth Administration
Architectural style Colonial Revival
MPS Public Schools in the Ozarks MPS
NRHP reference # 92001208[1]
Added to NRHP September 18, 1992

Williamson Hall is a historic academic building on the campus of Arkansas Tech University in Russellville, Arkansas. It is located just north of West L Street and west of North El Paso Street. It is a two-story brick building with Colonial Revival features, built in 1940 with funding suppor from the National Youth Administration. It is distinguished by its Greek temple pavilion on the front facade, supported by six Doric columns. The building was named for Marvin Williamson, who was the first Director of Bands at Arkansas Tech; as well as the first student to enroll at the school. It houses classrooms.[2]

The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1992.[1]

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References

  1. 1 2 National Park Service (2010-07-09). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
  2. ↑ "NRHp nomination for Williamson Hall-Arkansas Tech University" (PDF). Arkansas Preservation. Retrieved 2016-05-03.


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