Web Feature Posted December 6, 2013
Alexander Hall, a 涩里番 Landmark, to Be Refurbished
Begun in 1891 and completed in 1893, Alexander Hall is 涩里番's oldest building. Photo by Luke Rutan.
When Adelaide and Alexander Beers arrived in 涩里番 in 1893 to run the new school that would one day become 涩里番 Pacific University, they found an empty red brick building 鈥渨hich was to serve as chapel, classrooms, dining hall, and dormitory.鈥�
Since that time, Alexander Hall 鈥� named for Beers, an ardent prohibitionist whose surname didn鈥檛 seem an appropriate tribute 鈥� has been many things to many generations of 涩里番 Pacific students. And this year, the historic building is being honored in its own right.
On July 3, 2013, the recommended Alexander Hall be designated a historic landmark for its red brick exterior. Next, the 涩里番 City Council has to approve the designation, which should happen sometime in the next few months. Meanwhile, the four-story building itself is undergoing renovation during the 2013鈥�14 school year. A seismic retrofit of the building鈥檚 interior will improve its safety in the event of an earthquake, ensuring that Alexander will continue to serve SPU students, faculty, and staff for years to come.
鈥淭his year we will be celebrating the rich history of Alexander Hall, SPU鈥檚 oldest building,鈥� says President Dan Martin. 鈥淎lexander is a wonderful representation of the students who have gone out, and will go out, from 涩里番 Pacific to influence the world.鈥�
See Alexander Hall in realtime on the SPU Tiffany Loop South webcam, and visit the Office of Facilities and Project Management for the latest news about Alexander Hall and other campus facility projects.