Barbelin Hall

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Barbelin Hall
Barbelin Hall
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Barbelin Tower
General information
TypeCollegiate building
Architectural styleGothic revival
Location5600 City Avenue

Philadelphia, PA

19131
Completed1927
Owner Saint Joseph's University
Height165 feet
Design and construction
Architect(s)F. Ferdinand Durang
Main contractorJohn McShain

Barbelin Hall is the most enduring and memorable building on the campus of Saint Joseph's University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The structure was completed in 1927 and was the first building on the current City Avenue campus known as Hawk Hill. The building is known for its 165-foot tower which has become a symbol of the university. It is often used as a secondary logo for SJU. For some time, the tower was the highest point from sea level in Philadelphia.

The building is named for Felix-Joseph Barbelin who served two separate terms as president of what was then known as Saint Joseph's College. [1] Constructed of Wissahickon schist (a local stone) and limestone, the facade features gargoyles, heads of early presidents of the college, and an array of other limestone carvings. [2] The building was first used for all types of classes and as a residence hall. It is now exclusively used for the College of Arts & Sciences at Saint Joseph's. What is known as Barbelin Quad is located in the middle of the building. The tower overlooks the entire campus including Sweeney Field and the Haub School of Business in Mandeville Hall.

A number of gargoyles can be seen on the building while on Barbelin Quad. Statues and grotesques of heads of former presidents of Saint Joseph's are also located on the edges of the building. [3] In front of Barbelin, overlooking City Avenue, is a statue of Saint Joseph.

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