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Lewis Hall; Dorm Room; Women's Residence Building; William Penn University

Lewis Hall; Dorm Room; Women's Residence Building; William Penn University

Title

Lewis Hall; Dorm Room; Women's Residence Building; William Penn University

Description

Architect A. T. Simmons, stylistically building influenced by Prairie School of Architecture, constructed 1916-1917. Clusters of three to five dorm rooms would open into a central lounge are with a working fireplace. The entire design of the building emphasizes a home-like atmosphere for the women.

Source

Photo Box 1

Publisher

William Penn University. Wilcox Library Archives

Date

2008-01-14

Rights

www.wmpenn.edu/library/about.html

Format

image/jpeg

Type

image

Identifier

Lewis 2
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