Stalnaker Hall

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Stalnaker Hall
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Stalnaker Hall, November 2008
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LocationMaiden Ln., Morgantown, West Virginia
Coordinates 39°38′8″N79°57′11″W / 39.63556°N 79.95306°W / 39.63556; -79.95306
Area1.5 acres (0.61 ha)
Built1918
Architectural styleClassical Revival
MPS West Virginia University Neo-Classical Revival Buildings TR
NRHP reference No. 85003205 [1]
Added to NRHPDecember 19, 1985

Stalnaker Hall, also known as Woman's Hall, is a historic dormitory building associated with the West Virginia University, located in Morgantown, Monongalia County, West Virginia. Constructed in 1918, it is a three-story, brick building on a high basement, with Classical Revival detailing. Two-story additions were built between 1935 and 1939. The front facade features four Corinthian order columns that support a pediment with decorative concrete work. It was named for Elizabeth Stalnaker, professor of philosophy and psychology in the early 20th century. [2]

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1985. [1]

References

  1. 1 2 "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places . National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. Randall Gooden (July 1985). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory Nomination Form: Stalnaker Hall" (PDF). State of West Virginia, West Virginia Division of Culture and History, Historic Preservation. Retrieved August 18, 2011.

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