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Date Constructed: 1964
Occupants/Use: NEOTEC - Northeast Ohio Trade and Economic Consortium, University Communications and Marketing, Network Services, Telecommunications, Mailroom, and Museum Storage
Date Constructed: 1963
Occupants/Use: Student Residence
Comments: Named for Arden Allyn, Dean of Business Administration; part of Eastway Complex
Altmann Hall
Date Constructed: 1969
Occupants/Use: Student Residence
Comments: Named for George Altmann, Professor of H.P.E., 1927-1958; part of Small Group II. Architect for Small Group complex: Keith Haag & Associates, Cuyahoga Falls, OH.
Apple Hall
Date Constructed: 1969
Occupants/Use: Student Residence
Comments: Named for Marie Apple, Professor of H.P.E., 1918-1953; part of Small Group II.
Date Constructed: 1972
Occupants/Use: School of Art, School of Visual Communication Design
Comments: Architect: Tony Parsons.
Date Constructed: 1914
Occupants/Use: University Auditorium
Comments: Location of the Library until 1927 and of the Executive Offices until 1976; originally was to have a dome; present facade added in 1931. Renovation completed in 2002.
Links: Extensive Improvements Made to University Auditorium 
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Date Constructed: 1966
Occupants/Use: Student Residence
Comments: Named for Florence G. Beall, Professor of English, 1933-1957; part of Twin Towers Complex. Cost of Beall-McDowell Halls was $4.485 million; furnishings were $215,000. Architect: Fulton, DelaMotte, Larson, Nassau & Associates, Cleveland, OH.
Date Constructed: 1962
Occupants/Use: College of Arts & Sciences, Departments of Criminal Justice Studies, History, Philosophy, Political Science, Critical Languages, Center for Applied Conflict Management, Center for International & Comparative Programs
Comments: Named for George A. Bowman, President, 1944-1966.
Date Constructed: 1973
Occupants/Use: College of Business Administration
Links: Building Dedication Pamphle
Online Information and Floor Plans
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Ceramics Laboratory
Date Constructed: 1945
Occupants/Use: Ceramics Programs
Comments: Originally an athlete dormitory; later housed physiology research; enlarged in 1980.
Child Development Center
Date Constructed: 1991
Occupants/Use: Early childhood education training and research
Comments: Originally named for a former state representative, Paul H. Jones
Clark Hall
Date Constructed: 1963
Occupants/Use: Student Residence
Comments: Named for Raymond M. Clark, Acting President, 1943-1944.
Date Constructed: 1968
Occupants/Use: Department of Biology, School of Biomedical Science
Comments: Named for Harry A. Cunningham, Professor of Biology, 1923-1963; 54,000 square feet. Architect: Schafer, Flynn & van Dijk. And addition of 45,000 square feet was completed in 2001.
Links: 2001 Building Addition Information
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Date Constructed: 1969
Occupants/Use: University Health Services & Psychological Services
Comments: Named for A.O. DeWeese, University Physician, 1924-1958. Cost $1.3 million. Architect: Scott, Kluth, Schaefer & Associates of Berea, OH.
Date Constructed: 1970
Occupants/Use: Home of Golden Flashes football and field hockey
Comments: Named for Robert Dix, Board of Trustees, 1941-1973 (Chairman for last 10 years); seats 30,520.
Date Constructed: 1959
Occupants/Use: Student Residence
Comments: Named for Margaret Dunbar, Librarian, 1913-1943.
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Date Constructed: 1963
Occupants/Use: Student Recreation, Food Services
Date Constructed: 1938
Occupants/Use: Student Residence
Comments: Third dormitory on the Kent Campus; named for James O. Engleman, President, 1928-1937.
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Fiala Transportation Building
Date Constructed: 1991
Occupants/Use: Campus Bus Service (Transportation Services)
Field House
Date Constructed: 1989
Occupants/Use: Athletics, Student Recreation
Fletcher Hall
Date Constructed: 1963
Occupants/Use: Student Residence
Comments: Named for Mona Fletcher, Professor of Political Science, 1921-1963; part of Eastway Complex.
Foundation & Development Building
Date Constructed:
Occupants/Use: KSU Foundation, University Development
Franklin Hall
Date Constructed: 1926
Occupants/Use: Renovated 2008, the building houses the School of Journalism and Daily Kent Stater Offices.
Comments: The first University School until 1956; originally named for William A. Cluff, secretary of the Board of Trustees; renamed in 1956 after Franklin Mills, the original name of the city of Kent; housed the College of Business from 1956-1972. Architect: V.W. Surber Construction Co. of Akron. Cost: $350,000.
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Harbourt Hall
Date Constructed: 1967
Occupants/Use: Student Residence
Comments: Named for Stephen Harbourt, Professor of Biology, 1920-1940; part of Small Group I.
Date Constructed: 1916
Occupants/Use: Orginally the steam supply for heating and cooling.
Comments: Present Art Deco front and silo added in 1940.
Heer Hall
Date Constructed: 1967
Occupants/Use: Student Residence
Comments: Named for Amos Heer, Professor of Education, 1927-1956; part of Small Group I.
Date Constructed: 1978
Occupants/Use: School of Nursing
Comments: Named for Linnea Henderson, first Dean of the School of Nursing, 1967-1984; awarded President's Medal in 1984.
Humphrey Hall
Date Constructed: 1969
Occupants/Use: Student Residence
Comments: Named for Nina S. Humphrey, Professor of Art, 1913-1951; part of Small Group II.
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Date Constructed: 1970
Occupants/Use: Student Recreation
Comments: Houses 2 ice rinks: 1 for recreational use, 1 for hockey/figure skating.
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Date Constructed: 1956
Occupants/Use: Formerly was a Student Residence and had the Office of Judicial Affairs.
Comments: Named for John T. Johnson, Professor of Agriculture and Photography, 1912-1951. Building was demolished in Summer 2004 and re-opened in 2006.
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Date Constructed: 1915
Occupants/Use: Department of Psychology
Comments: Named for William S. Kent, donor of the land for the original campus; first science building.
Kent Student Center
Date Constructed: 1972
Occupants/Use: Rathskeller, Game Room, Kiva, Hub, Bookstore, Ballroom, Cafeteria, Schwebel Garden Room, Student Multicultural Center, Flashcard Office, Student Credit Union, Office of Enrollment Management & Student Affairs, Campus Life, University Dining Services, Banquet Sales, Conference Bureau, Student Center Operations, Programming and Scheduling, Music Listening Center
Comments: Architect: Richards, Bauer & Moorhead, Toledo, OH.
Date Constructed: 1968
Occupants/Use: Student Residence
Comments: Named for Judith Koonce, a KSU graduate who died at age 23 when she tried to save an 11-year-old girl from drowning; part of Tri-Towers complex. Tri-Towers Architect: John Lipaj of Lipaj, Woyar, and Tomsik of Cleveland.
Date Constructed: 1964
Occupants/Use: Residence Hall Administration, Student Residence
Comments: Named for Otto J. Korb, University Trustee, 1940-1962.
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Date Constructed: 1961
Occupants/Use: Student Residence, Undergraduate Studies
Comments: Named for Charles H. Lake, University Trustee, 1936-1955 (or 58)
Date Constructed: 1968
Occupants/Use: Student Residence
Comments: Named for Karl Leebrick, President, 1938-1943; part of Tri-Towers complex. Architect: see Koonce Hall
Lincoln Building
Date Constructed: 1966
Occupants/Use: Regional Campus Administration
Liquid Crystal Building
Date Constructed: 1997
Occupants/Use: Home of the Glenn H. Brown Liquid Crystal Institute
Comments: Named for the founder of the Institute, Glenn H. Brown, who was at the University from 1961-1965.
Links: The Glenn H. Brown Liquid Crystal Institute
Date Constructed: 1913
Occupants/Use: Department of Anthropology, Office of the University Architect, Facilities Planning & Operations, University Press, Faculty/Staff Assistance Programs, Institute of Research & Decision Support
Comments: Named for John H. Lowry, legislator and sponsor of the bill that created Kent State Normal School. Original name was Walden Hall. Renovation Architect: Braun & Steidl, Akron, OH.
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Maintenance Complex
Date Constructed: 1963-1986
Occupants/Use: Physical Plant Services
Comments: A cluster of seven separate buildings containing offices, shops, and supply and storage facilities.
Manchester Hall
Date Constructed: 1963
Occupants/Use: Student Residence
Comments: Named for Raymond Manchester, Dean of Men, 1926-1954; part of Eastway complex.
Date Constructed: 1993
Occupants/Use: Mathematics and Computer Science, Math Library
May 4th Memorial
Date Constructed: 1990
Comments: Commemorates May 4, 1970, when Ohio National Guard killed 4 students.
Date Constructed: 1966
Occupants/Use: Student Residence
Comments: Named for John McDowell, Trustee, 1911-1922.
Date Constructed: 1940
Occupants/Use: Departments of Geography and Geology, Map Library
Comments: Named for John J. McGilvrey, first President, 1911-1926. Architect: Ray DelaMotte of Carmichael Construction, Akron, OH.
Extra Photos: Building Detail, Building Construction
McSweeney Hall
Date Constructed: 1969
Occupants/Use: Student Residence
Comments: Named for John McSweeney, Trustee, 1959-1965.
Date Constructed: 1950, Annex added in 1977
Occupants/Use: Exercise, Leisure, and Sport; Research and Graduate Studies; Dance; also houses some Architectural Studio and Classroom space.
Comments: Named in honor of American dead of WW2. Front facade renovated in 1992. Original Cost: $1.33 million. Originally was the Men's Physical Education Building. 1992 Renovation Architects: Braun & Steidl, Akron, OH.
Date Constructed: 1912
Occupants/Use: Department of Sociology, Institute for the Study and Prevention of Violence
Comments: Named for Frank Merrill, one of the first home trustees; first building on campus; restorations done in 1931, 1969, 1994. 1994 Renovation Architect: Hasenstab & McCarthy Architects, Akron, OH.
Extra Photos: Merrill Hall Construction
Metcalf Hall
Date Constructed: 1969
Occupants/Use: Student Residence
Comments: Named for Roy D. Metcalf, Professor of Music, 1929-1957; part of Small Group II.
Michael Schwartz Center
Date Constructed: 1956
Occupants/Use: Admissions, Bursar, Academic Assessment and Evaluation, Academic Testing Services, Career Services, College of Continuing Studies, Developmental Services, Financial Accounting Services and Systems, Financial Aid, Grants Accounting, Payroll, Parking Services, Registrar, Student Affairs, Upward Bound, Academic Success Center, Adult Services, Business Information Support Services, Comptrollers Office, Students Disability Services, University Auditing, University Budget, Treasury, Tax, and Risk Management Services
Comments: Named for Michael Schwartz, President, 1982-1991; the second University School from 1956-1982; remodeled for administrative use, 1986-1988.
Date Constructed: 1917
Rededicated in 1998, the Moulton Hall Learning Technologies Center houses the university's Educational Technology and Distance Leaning, Dean's Office for the College of Communication and Information, Faculty Professional Development Center, and Research Center for Educational Technology. The center provides an interactive, high-performance learning environment to help faculty and students make skillful use of information technologies.
Comments: Named for Edwin F. Moulton, first President of Board of Trustees, and was one of Kent's original residence halls.
Links: Moulton Hall
Munzenmayer Hall
Date Constructed: 1969
Occupants/Use: Student Residence
Comments: Named for Lester Munzenmayer, Professor of Education, 1932-1956; part of Small Group II.
Date Constructed: 1960
Occupants/Use: Schools of Music, Communication Studies, Speech Pathology & Audiology, and Theater; Teleproductions, Music Library
Comments: Architect: Mellenbrook, Foley, and Scott, Berea, OH.
Date Constructed: 1969
Occupants/Use: Student Residence
Comments: Named for Fren Musselman, Dean of Summer Sessions, 1924-1950; part of Small Group II.
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Date Constructed: 1965
Occupants/Use: School of Family & Consumer Studies
Comments: Named for Bertha L. Nixson, Professor of Home Economics, 1915-1945. Architect: Franklin G. Scott & Associates, Berea, OH.
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Date Constructed: 1961
Occupants/Use: Advising Center, Weight Room, Student Residence
Comments: Named for David Olson, Professor of Geography, 1913-1951.
Date Constructed: 1949
Occupants/Use: Center for Pan-African Culture, Department of Pan-African Studies
Comments: Named for Oscar W. Ritchie, Professor of Sociology, 1947-1967, first African-American faculty member at a state university in Ohio; originally the Student Union (The Hub). Original cost: $900,000.
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Date Constructed: 1959
Occupants/Use: Student Residence
Comments: Named for May H. Prentice, Director of Teacher Training, 1912-1930.
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Date Constructed: 1928
Occupants/Use: School of Fashion Design & Merchandising, Kent State University Museum, Fashion Library
Comments: Named for David L. Rockwell, President of Board of Trustees, 1926-1929; was University Library, 1928-1970; enlarged in 1958, completely remodeled, 1986, 1990. Original plans prepared by Ronan & Ingleson Architects of Columbus. First distinctly college library that was not based on public library.
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Date Constructed: 1967
Occupants/Use: Departments of English, Modern & Classical Languages, Ethnic Heritage Programs, Institute of Applied Linguistics
Comments: Named for Chester E. Satterfield, Professor of English, 1924-1967. Architect: George S. Voinovich
Science Research Building
Date Constructed: 1986
Occupants/Use: Biology, Chemistry, and Physics Research
Date Constructed: 1968
Occupants/Use: Department of Physics, Chemistry-Physics shop
Comments: Named for Roy Harmon Smith, Trustee, 1935-1940, prominent citizen of Kent. Architect: Tuchman & Canute, Akron, OH
Stewart Hall
Date Constructed: 1969
Occupants/Use: Student Residence
Comments: Named for Alfred W. Stewart, Professor of Education, 1927-1954; part of Small Group II.
Stockdale Building
Date Constructed: 1948
Occupants/Use: Kent State University Police Department
Comments: Named for Robert Stockdale, one-time faculty member, later state senator. Originally student health building. Original cost: $300,000
Date Constructed: 1948
Occupants/Use: Student Residence, Architecture Studios
Comments: Named for Emmet C. Stopher, Registrar, 1927-1954. Original cost: $800,000. Building was demolished in Summer 2004 and re-opened in 2006.
Date Constructed: 1962-1966
Occupants/Use: Student Residence
Comments: A cluster of 12 identical buildings. Also known as Allerton Apartments.
Student Recreation & Wellness Center
Date Constructed: 1999
Occupants/Use: Recreation Services
Links: Online Tour
Summit Street Power Plant
Date Constructed: 2001
Occupants/Use: Energy Management, Powerhouse
Comments: Replaced old heating plant.
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Date Constructed: 1967
Occupants/Use: College of Fine & Professional Arts offices, College of Architecture & Environmental Design, Joseph F. Morbito Architecture Library
Comments: Named for William Taylor, Professor of Journalism, 1936-1963. Architect: Ward & Schneider
Date Constructed: 1954
Occupants/Use: Student Residence, Aerospace Studies, ROTC/Military Science, Human Resource Services
Comments: Terrace was the converted site of wartime pre-fabricated hospital units which had been erected by the Federal Public Housing Authority. When the dorm was christened, the old name, Terrace Lodge, stuck. (Housing at Kent State University, 1967)
Date Constructed: 1968
Occupants/Use: Food service, lounges, student recreation and services
Comments: Center of Tri-Towers complex.
Twin Towers Center
Date Constructed: 1966
Occupants/Use: Food service, lounges
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Date Constructed: 1970
Occupants/Use: Library collections and services, School of Library & Information Science, Computer Services, Audio-Visual Services, Archives, University Executive Offices
Comments: Original cost: $9 million. Architect: Stickle International.
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Date Constructed: 1967
Occupants/Use: Honors College, Student Residence
Comments: Named for Marion VanCampen, Professor of Education, 1946-1961.
Date Constructed: 1951
Occupants/Use: School of Technology
Comments: Named for Clinton S. VanDeusen, Director of Industrial Arts, 1913-1943.
Date Constructed: 1956
Occupants/Use: Student Residence
Comments: Named for Blanche A. Verder, Dean of Women, 1922-1942.
Victory Bell
Date Constructed: 1950
Comments: Installed in a structure designed by architecture student Arvid Johnson. Bell was donated by Erie Railroad.
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Date Constructed: 1966
Occupants/Use: College of Education
Comments: Named for Robert I. White, President, 1963-1971. 131,651 square feet. Original cost: $2.6 million. Architect: Stickle & Associates, Cleveland, OH.
Date Constructed: 1967
Occupants/Use: Department of Chemistry, Chemistry/Physics Library
Comments: Named for John R. Williams, Trustee. Architect: Dalton & Dalton Associates.
Williamson Alumni Center
Date Constructed: 1853 Occupants/Use: Alumni Relations
Comments: Formerly known as Curtiss House, home to numerous University presidents. A renovation in 1990-92, enlarged the space for its current occupants and was named in honor of John and Helen Williamson of Toledo, chief donors of the renovation.
Wills Hall
Date Constructed: 1923
Occupants/Use: Aerospace Studies (AFROTC), Military Science (ROTC) (?)
Comments: Named for David C. Wills, President of the Board of Trustees, ?-1926; formerly Wills Gymnasium; Gymnasium and swimming pool razed in 1979.
WKSU Broadcast Center
Date Constructed: 1992
Occupants/Use: WKSU-FM
Comments: Architect: Braun & Steidl Architects, Akron, OH.
Wright Hall
Date Constructed: 1968
Occupants/Use: Student Residence, Affirmative Action
Comments: Named for G. Harry Wright, Chairman of the Theater Department; part of Tri-Towers complex.
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