Harrelson Hall, construction

Item information

Title:

Harrelson Hall, construction

Topics:

Campus and Town

Subjects:

Construction (Assembling)
Universities and colleges

Original Format:

Black-and-white print (photograph)

Item identifier:

0003261

Created Date:

circa 1960 to 1961

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.

Genre:

Architectural photographs
Photographs

Names:

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 
North Carolina State College of Agriculture and Engineering of the University of North Carolina more info on North Carolina State College of Agriculture and Engineering of the University of North Carolina 

Location:

Raleigh (N.C)

Digital Project:

University Archives Photographs