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12019-05-09T16:51:47+00:00Alex Merrillb09a6772a215272bb53277ec320c56e5b0f43399Original Construction for Waller Hall1This is the date of original construction of this building.plain2019-05-09T16:51:47+00:00ImageBuildings1935North and Central America--United States--Washington (state)--Whitman county--PullmanAndrew Gillreath-BrownAttribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0)Andrew Gillreath-BrownAlex Merrillb09a6772a215272bb53277ec320c56e5b0f43399
12019-05-09T16:52:04+00:00Alex Merrillb09a6772a215272bb53277ec320c56e5b0f43399Waller Hall, construction, July 1, 19351A view looking south during the construction of Waller Hall. The nearly bare hills of Pullman are visible as are piles of construction materials and the top of a lifting tower. Waller Hall, originally the New Men's Dormitory, was designed by Stanley Smith and built in 1935, as a community project under the Self-Amortization Plan, at a cost of $175,000. Named for Osmar L. Waller, former vice president of WSU. Waller Hall, WSU Building #39, continues to serve as a men's residence. The Colonial Revival style of architecture is strongly related to Stimson Hall. The Self-Amortization Plan (conceived by Regent McCroskey, Bursar Krugal and President Holland ) was developed at WSU and later adopted throughout the nation. 25 stockholders draw from the university and Pullman business people formed the Community Building Corporation. Each stockholder held two $100 shares. The Corporation sold bonds for the construction of numerous buildings including, Community Hall, Stimson Hall, Commons, Waller, and Duncan-Dunn.plain2019-05-09T16:52:04+00:00Is found in PC 3, WSU Buildings Photographs http://libraries.wsu.edu/masc/finders/pc3.htm at Washington State University Libraries' Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections (MASC) http://libraries.wsu.edu/mascpc003b06f11_78-442; pc149b2n78-442ImageCampus buildings; Dormitories--Washington (State)--Pullman; Building construction--Washington (State)--Pullman; Automobiles--Washington (State)--Pullman; Hospitals--Washington (State)--Pullman; Waller Hall07/01/1935United States--Washington (State)--Whitman County--Pullmanark:/80444/xv40374Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries: http://libraries.wsu.edu/mascNo known copyright. Item is believed to be in public domain due to failure to comply with required formalities.Alex Merrillb09a6772a215272bb53277ec320c56e5b0f43399
12019-05-09T16:52:04+00:00Alex Merrillb09a6772a215272bb53277ec320c56e5b0f43399Waller Hall, construction, May 31, 19351A view looking south during the initial construction of Waller Hall. The nearly bare hills of Pullman are visible in the background, as is the Finch Memorial Hospital. The lifting tower rises prominently at the site; and automobile is parked across from the building construction. Waller Hall, originally the New Men's Dormitory, was designed by Stanley Smith and built in 1935, as a community project under the Self-Amortization Plan, at a cost of $175,000. Named for Osmar L. Waller, former vice president of WSU. Waller Hall, WSU Building #39, continues to serve as a men's residence. The Colonial Revival style of architecture is strongly related to Stimson Hall. The Self-Amortization Plan (conceived by Regent McCroskey, Bursar Krugal and President Holland ) was developed at WSU and later adopted throughout the nation. 25 stockholders drawn from the university and Pullman business people formed the Community Building Corporation. Each stockholder held two $100 shares. The Corporation sold bonds for the construction of numerous buildings including, Community Hall, Stimson Hall, Commons, Waller, and Duncan-Dunn.plain2019-05-09T16:52:04+00:00Is found in PC 3, WSU Buildings Photographs http://libraries.wsu.edu/masc/finders/pc3.htm at Washington State University Libraries' Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections (MASC) http://libraries.wsu.edu/mascpc003b06f11_78-441; pc149b2n78-441ImageCampus buildings; Dormitories--Washington (State)--Pullman; Building construction--Washington (State)--Pullman; Automobiles--Washington (State)--Pullman; Hospitals--Washington (State)--Pullman; Waller Hall05/31/1935United States--Washington (State)--Whitman County--Pullmanark:/80444/xv40374Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries: http://libraries.wsu.edu/mascNo known copyright. Item is believed to be in public domain due to failure to comply with required formalities.Alex Merrillb09a6772a215272bb53277ec320c56e5b0f43399
12019-05-09T16:52:05+00:00Alex Merrillb09a6772a215272bb53277ec320c56e5b0f43399Waller Hall, Washington State University, Pullman, 20031plain2019-05-09T16:52:05+00:00Paul Henning Collection: Historic Architecture of the Palouse. The original to this image is not held at WSU; please contact Mr. Henning for access.WashingtonStateUniversity82-Waller Hall from Science Library (Small).jpgImageBuildings; Universities & colleges; Cupolas; Dormers; Spires6/3/2003North and Central America--United States--Washington (state)--Whitman county--PullmanManuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries: http://libraries.wsu.edu/mascIn copyright. Item is in copyright until 70 years after the death of the creator.Alex Merrillb09a6772a215272bb53277ec320c56e5b0f43399
