Ogden Hall (Miami University)

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Ogden Hall at Miami University in 2022.
Ogden Hall (Miami University)
General information
TypeResidential Hall, Dining Hall
Architectural style Colonial
LocationMiami University
Address401 East High Street Oxford, OH 45056
Coordinates 39°30′34.94″N84°44′8.65″W / 39.5097056°N 84.7357361°W / 39.5097056; -84.7357361
Current tenantsMale and female sophomores
Completed1924
Renovated1999
Cost$300,000.00
Renovation cost$6,103,444.00
Owner Miami University
Technical details
Floor area52,700 sq ft
Design and construction
Architecture firmDittoe, Fahnestock & Ferber
Main contractorFred Wood
Renovating team
Renovating firmGBBN Architects
Main contractorWright Seyferth

Ogden Hall is a hall of residence of Miami University. Construction started in 1923, funded by a donation from Laura Ogden Whaling. The building was renovated and extended in 1999. Originally it was a residence for male students, but now serves as a dining hall and residence for both male and female students.

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History

In 1923 Laura Ogden Whaling donated $430,000 to Miami University to build a hall of residence in her brother's honor. Her brother, George C. Ogden, graduated from Miami in 1863 and went on to receive his medical degree from the Ohio Medical College. [1] It was part of her request that the Hall must be located west of the Herron Gym, directly across the street from Lewis Place, the President's home. But the president did not want a building directly across from Lewis Place; he wanted green space on either side of the slant walk. So in order to keep with Laura Ogden Whaling's wishes, Herron Gym was moved down the street to what is now the parking lot adjacent to Roudebush Hall. [2] [3]

The cornerstone of Ogden Hall was laid on October 12, 1923. The stone was laid by the Grand Master of the Masonic Lodge in Ohio, Mr. Harry S. Johnson, of Cincinnati. He was assisted by President Hughes, members of the Board of Trustees, and other University officials. Ogden Hall was the first men's dormitory built on campus since the North and South Dorms were built. It also provided for a place for social activities, as it had a men's auditorium, Y.M.C.A. quarters, game rooms, and a number of conference rooms, in addition to housing 114 men. [4]

Ogden Hall was designed by Dittoe, Fahnestock & Ferber Architects and cost $330,000.00 to build in 1924. The general contractor was Fred Wood (Physical Facilities - Ogden Hall). It was to be a three-story red brick, stone trimmed, red tile roof Colonial building, which fit in with the rest of the architecture on campus (Ogden Hall Corner Stone to be Laid). [4]

Rumors and ghost stories

The Ogden Hall Wall

The rumor is that when Laura Ogden Whaling donated money to Miami University, in order to build a new men's dormitory in her brother's name, she made a demand that a wall should be constructed around the new structure to keep it private. After the dormitory was built, it was rumored that Miami did indeed build the wall, but underground. The rumored wall was actually the foundation of the old Miami gymnasium. The gymnasium had to be moved during the construction of Ogden Hall because of the location wanted by Laura Ogden Whaling for the dormitory. [5] Currently there is a tradition that the “wall” was built to keep men out of what would become a women's residence hall. [3]

Present: recent renovation

In 1999, the building undertook renovations to update the building to then current accessibility and building code standards and to update the dinner facility. At “Miami Spice” students are able to participate in the production of their meals, choosing ingredients and passing them directly to the cook. Also with this addition came the expanding of seating and a new outdoor plaza café. [6]

Cincinnati-based architects, GBBN, carried out the renovations. GBBN Architects did 14,000 sq ft (1,300 m2). of renovation and a 7,000 sq ft (650 m2). addition to Ogden Hall. They created 9 food stations, 4 themed interior dining areas, a formal dining area, and an outdoor café (Ogden Hall). This new addition cost $6,103,444.00 and the projects contractor was Wright Seyferth. The building is currently used as a dining hall and a residence hall for freshman students. [1]

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References

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