Harrison Hall (Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College)
| Harrison Hall (Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College) | |
|---|---|
 Harrison Hall, January 2014 | |
| Location | Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, Perkinston, Mississippi |
| Coordinates | 30°46′55″N 89°08′34″W / 30.781931°N 89.142771°W |
| Built | 1936-37 |
| Restored | 1974, 2018 |
| Restored by | Eley Guild Hardy Architects (2018)[1] |
| Architect | Smith, Vinson B., Jr. (1936)[2] |
| Governing body | Mississippi |
| Official name | Harrison Hall[3] |
| Designated | October 9, 2003 |
| Reference no. | 131-PRK-0106-ML[4] |
  Location of Harrison Hall (Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College) in Mississippi | |
Harrison Hall is a former student dormitory located on the campus of Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College in Perkinston, Mississippi. It was constructed in 1936–37, and was designated a Mississippi Landmark in 2003. Following renovation in 2018, the building was repurposed to house administrative offices.[5]
History[edit]
Harrison Hall was designed by Gulfport architect Vinson Smith and was constructed in 1936-37 by building contractor Newton and Schmoll of Hattiesburg, Mississippi.[6] The two-story building was renovated in 1974, and air conditioning was incorporated into the design.[7]
From 1937 to 1983, Harrison Hall served as a dormitory for female students.[8] In 1983, the building became a men's residence hall.[8]
Following approval of remodeling plans by the Mississippi Department of Archives and History to insure historical integrity, renovation of the 81-year-old building was completed in 2018. After a dedication ceremony on April 18, 2018, Harrison Hall became the District Office Headquarters for Gulf Coast Community College.[5]
Weddings[edit]
During the 46 years that Harrison Hall functioned as a women's residence hall, the lobby was often the focal point of "manless weddings".[9] These were major social events on campus and were elaborate affairs, usually sponsored by student organizations, such as the YWCA.[9] The "weddings" were attended by faculty, students, and out-of-town guests.
References[edit]
- ^ McAdams, Kathy. "MGCCC holds ribbon cutting for historic Harrison Hall". stonecountyenterprise.com. Retrieved 2018-05-17.
- ^ Architect Vinson B. Smith, Jr. Retrieved 2014-01-25
- ^ Mississippi Department of Archives and History Historic Resources Inventory Fact Sheet—Harrison Hall Retrieved 2014-01-31
- ^ "Mississippi Landmarks—Stone County". Mississippi Department of Archives and History. Retrieved 2014-01-31.
- ^ a b Johnson, Annie (April 18, 2018). "Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College holds ribbon-cutting ceremony for Harrison Hall". wlox.com. Retrieved 2018-05-17.
- ^ Newton & Schmoll, Builder/Contractor Retrieved 2014-01-31
- ^ Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Catalog (2013-14) Retrieved 2014-01-31
- ^ a b Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College—Action Alumni News (Spring 2010) Archived 2012-06-17 at the Wayback Machine Retrieved 2014-01-31
- ^ a b Sullivan, Charles. 2002. Archival Odyssey No. 7—Manless Weddings and Womanless Weddings, pg 6, In: In Touch with Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Archived 2012-06-17 at the Wayback Machine Retrieved 2014-01-30