University of Montevallo Historic District

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University of Montevallo Historic District
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LocationRoughly bounded by Bloch St., Farmer St., Flowerhill Dr., King St., Valley St., and Middle St., Montevallo, Alabama
Coordinates 33°06′10″N86°51′57″W / 33.102778°N 86.865833°W / 33.102778; -86.865833 Coordinates: 33°06′10″N86°51′57″W / 33.102778°N 86.865833°W / 33.102778; -86.865833
Area62.3 acres (25.2 ha)
Architectural style Classical Revival, Bungalow/Craftsman, Greek Revival
NRHP reference No. 78000509, 90001529 (boundary increase) [1]
Significant dates
Added to NRHPDecember 11, 1978
Boundary increaseOctober 17, 1990

The University of Montevallo Historic District was added to the National Register of Historic Places in December 1978 and originally included 25 acres and 16 structures. These structures made up the core part of the campus and included residence halls, academic buildings, and water towers on campus. The original 16 structures were divided into four categories; Federal Revival style buildings, Greek Revival style buildings, buildings dating from 1897 to 1940, and buildings dating from the 1950s to 1977. [2] In 1990, the Historic District was expanded to include 59 more structures directly surrounding the original Historic District, bringing the total number of structures in the district to 75. The structures added included additional campus buildings, domestic dwellings, a cemetery, and other contributing resources related to the University of Montevallo. [3]

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Original historic district

NamePhotoDateHistoryArchitectural Style
King House King House, University of Montevallo.jpg 1823The King House is the oldest building on campus and was built by slaves owned by Edmund King. The house was heavily restored and renovated in the 1970s by the wife of former UM president Kermit Johnson. It has served as a classroom building, office building, infirmary, and is currently in use as guest house for visitors of the university. It was separately listed on the NRHP in 1972. [4] Federal Style
Reynolds Hall Reynolds Hall, Montevallo.jpg 1851Reynolds Hal was the first educational building on campus, and it was also constructed using slave labor. When the University of Montevallo opened on October 12, 1896, Reynolds was the only class building and contained the chapel and president's office as well as classrooms. Today it is used as the theater building and the alumni office. Greek revival
Main Hall Main Hall, Montevallo (Shelby County, Alabama).jpg 1897-1908Main Hall consists of three wings built at different times. The west wing was built first, in 1897 and housed 100 girls. The central wing was completed in 1907, and the east wing was completed in 1908. The completed building housed 400 girls and is still in use as a residence hall as well as the housing and residence life and health services offices. Eclecticism
The Tower The Tower, University of Montevallo.jpg 1911The Tower was used as a water tower from its construction until 1962. Since then it has been used as the offices for three student publications; the Alabamian (school newspaper),the Tower (literary magazine), and the Montage (yearbook). Medieval architecture
Peterson Hall1913Peterson Hall was originally constructed as an infirmary with room for 36 patients. It has since been used as the health and counseling center, the communications center, and is now the studio art building. Georgian architecture
Bloch Hall1915Bloch was the first building constructed specifically for the school and was named for Sol D. Bloch, who introduced the bill that created the school. It originally housed all the science classes and is currently used as the art and family and consume sciences building.Eclectic Classicism
Calkins Hall Calkins Hall.jpg 1917Calkins was the University's music building from its construction until 1971. The interior was completely renovated in 1972, after which it became the first building devoted to administration on campus. It is still currently used for administration.Georgian Revival
Wills Hall1923Wills served as the university library from its construction until 1969. Before its construction, books were stored in a variety of places, from the Baptist church to the second floor of Main. it is now home to the College of Education.Georgian Revival
Ramsay Hall1925Ramsay was built using money raised during the school's "Million Dollar Drive" campaign to increase state funding. It was the second dormitory on campus and had room for 200 students. The building underwent renovations in 1979, which converted Ramsay from a dormitory to a conference center and lodge. It is currently once again used as a residence hall, although the first floor still houses several campus offices.Georgian Revival
Hanson Hall Hanson Hall.jpg 1929Hanson Hall was constructed as a dormitory to house 200 students, and it is still in use as a dormitory today.Georgian Revival
Palmer Hall Thomas Waverly Palmer Hall.jpg 1929Palmer was built to replace Reynolds Hall as a chapel, with an auditorium with seating for 1600 and office spaces. Palmer still serves as an auditorium and office building and also houses College Night, the University's homecoming tradition.Eclectic Classicism
Tutwiler1940Tutwiler was originally used as a dormitory only for seniors, but today houses women of any classification. Tutwiler was one of two buildings constructed on campus using federal WPA funds.Eclectic Classicism
Water TowerLate 1950s to early 1960sConstructed to replace the 1911 water tower, made of steel.N/A
Water TowerLate 1950s to early 1960sadditional water tower, also made of steelN/A
Speech and Hearing Clinic1972The Speech and Hearing Clinic houses the Department of Speech Pathology and Audiology and was named after Alabama governor George WallaceContemporary style
New Cafeteria1977The New Cafeteria was attached to the preexisting Anna Irvin Dining Hall, constructed in 1959–60.Contemporary style

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References

  1. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places . National Park Service. November 2, 2013.
  2. Fuller, Justin; Moore, Sally (October 17, 1978). "Alabama Girls' Industrial School". National Register of Historic Places Registration Form. National Park Service. Archived from the original on January 26, 2020. Retrieved April 8, 2020.See also: "Accompanying photos". Archived from the original on January 26, 2020. Retrieved April 8, 2020.
  3. Mahan, Mike; Betz, Melanie (May 25, 1990). "University of Montevallo Historic District Expansion". National Register of Historic Places Registration Form. National Park Service. Archived from the original on January 26, 2020. Retrieved April 8, 2020.See also: "Accompanying photos". Archived from the original on January 26, 2020. Retrieved April 8, 2020.
  4. Staff. "NPS Focus: 72000179". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service . Retrieved April 8, 2020.