Thursday, March 31, 2011

Helen Newberry Residence

The next stop of my tour was the Helen Newberry Residence which happens to be right next door to the Betsy Barbour Dormitory.

In 1913, the Newberry Family donated $75,000 for the construction of a dormitory in honor of their mother. Originally, the structure belonged to the Student Christian association but was later deeded to the University on the condition that any profits go to the association for its work with women students.

In 1924, the University purchased the building outright. Currently it houses 118 students.

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