Hale Hall

Hale Hall was constructed in three sections.  Hale Hall began as a two story dormitory for girls built in 1898.  In 1902 a three-story wing was added to the north section of the original two story structure.  The 1945 Alma Mater reports that the north section cost $11,750 with an additional $800 expended for hot and cold running water.  The first floor of this addition served as a dining room.  A few years later a similar three-story wing was added to the south end of the building.  After 1910 this building was converted to a boy's dormitory.

41,781 Square Feet - Constructed in 1898

Hale Hall is named for Willis B. Hale.  Between 1900 and 1904 W.B. Hale began his service at Tech as an instructor of telegraphy and later as associate professor of education.

 

Louisiana Tech University was created and Hale Hall was constructed during the term of Governor Murphy James Foster.         

Governor Foster was born on January 12, 1849 in Franklin Louisiana.  Governor Foster was a democrat elected in 1892 and re-elected in 1896.

Visit the Old State Capital Web Site for more information on Governor Foster at www.sec.state.la.us/51.htm

Renovation of Hale Hall

With a combination of a one million dollar anonymous donation and state funding Hale Hall will be returned to its distinctive appearance.  Ruston Architect Michael Walpole has been planning the renovation and restoration of Hale Hall since January 1998.  Bids open on May 31, 2000.

Once complete, the renovated Hale Hall will house the Division of Admissions and Basic and Career Studies on the north and central wing of the first floor.  The School of Architecture will occupy space uniquely designed for architecture instruction on the south wing of the first floor and the second and third floors.

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1st Floor            2nd Floor         3rd Floor            Elevation