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'''Stalker Hall''' is the current home of the [[College of Arts and Sciences]] at [[Indiana State University]]. Originally named the Education & Social Studies Building upon completion in 1954, it was renamed Stalker Hall in 1966 in honor of [[Francis Marion Stalker]], a long-member of the Faculty from 1892–1929. |
'''Stalker Hall''' is the current home of the [[College of Arts and Sciences]] at [[Indiana State University]]. Originally named the Education & Social Studies Building upon completion in 1954, it was renamed Stalker Hall in 1966 in honor of [[Francis Marion Stalker]], a long-member of the Faculty from 1892–1929. |
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From 2004–2005, it underwent a $5.5 million renovation which addressed structural, technological and cosmetic deficiencies. It is now fully compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act's standards. |
From 2004–2005, it underwent a $5.5 million renovation which addressed structural, technological and cosmetic deficiencies. It is now fully compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act's standards.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Indiana State University - Stalker Hall Renovation |url=https://masoncontractors.org/project/indiana-state-university-stalker-hall-renovation/ |access-date=2024-03-19 |website=masoncontractors.org}}</ref> |
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* Architect: Ralph O. Yeager |
* Architect: Ralph O. Yeager |
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Revision as of 15:53, 19 March 2024
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| Stalker Hall | |
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| General information | |
| Type | Classroom |
| Architectural style | Art Deco |
| Location | Chestnut Street; on the Quadrangle of Indiana State University |
| Coordinates | 39°28′13″N 87°24′32″W / 39.470167°N 87.408858°W |
| Named for | Francis M. Stalker |
| Completed | 1954 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | Ralph Oscar Yeager of Vonnegut, Wright & Yeager |
| Website | |
| Stalker Hall at indstate.edu | |
Stalker Hall is the current home of the College of Arts and Sciences at Indiana State University. Originally named the Education & Social Studies Building upon completion in 1954, it was renamed Stalker Hall in 1966 in honor of Francis Marion Stalker, a long-member of the Faculty from 1892–1929.
From 2004–2005, it underwent a $5.5 million renovation which addressed structural, technological and cosmetic deficiencies. It is now fully compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act's standards.[1]
- Architect: Ralph O. Yeager
- Contractor: J.L. Simmons Co., Inc. and Nehf Hardware & Electric Co., Terre Haute
- Initial Cost: ~$920,000
- Renovated: 2004–2006 Classrooms now contain the latest technology, Additional elevators were added, Energy-efficient windows and doors were installed, A new facade was added to the southern entrance of building, "tying" it to the Quadrangle.
- Notes: This is the second Indiana State University building to bear the name Stalker Hall, the initial building was the 'Laboratory School' constructed in 1905 and razed in 1953.
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- ^ "Indiana State University - Stalker Hall Renovation". masoncontractors.org. Retrieved 2024-03-19.