Harrelson Hall, top floor study hall

Harrelson Hall, NC State University (Raleigh, N.C.)
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Title:
Harrelson Hall, top floor study hall
Description:
Harrelson Hall, the first cylindrical building to ever be built on a university campus, was built in 1961. It is named after John William Harrelson (1885-1955), who was the first North Carolina State University alumnus to serve as chief executive of the University. He graduated in 1909 with a degree in mechanical engineering and was valedictorian of his class. In addition to serving as chief executive, he also taught in the mathematics department and as college archivist.
Topics:
Campus and Town
Subjects:
Universities and colleges
Original Format:
Black and white print (photograph)
Item identifier:
0003192
Photographer:
Kuretz, Chris more info on Kuretz, Chris 
Created Date:
circa to
Genre:
Architectural photographs
Interior views
Names:
North Carolina State University more info on North Carolina State University 
North Carolina State University -- Buildings more info on North Carolina State University -- Buildings 
North Carolina State University -- Facilities more info on North Carolina State University -- Facilities 
Location:
Raleigh (N.C.)
Digital Project:
University Archives Photographs

Building: North Carolina State University, J. W. Harrelson Hall (Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina)

Architect:
more info on Holloway-Reeves and Associates 
Built:
Community:
NC State University
State:
NC
Location:
Raleigh (N.C.)
Subjects:
College buildings
Lecture halls
Latitude, Longitude:
35.786598, -78.6707