Waller Hall Construction August 1, 1935

Waller Hall Construction August 1, 1935

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A view looking south during the construction of Waller Hall. The nearly bare hills of Pullman are visible as are piles of construction materials and the top of a lifting tower. Waller Hall, originally the New Men's Dormitory, was designed by Stanley Smith and built in 1935, as a community project under the Self-Amortization Plan, at a cost of $175,000. Named for Osmar L. Waller, former vice president of WSU. Waller Hall, WSU Building #39, continues to serve as a men's residence. The Colonial Revival style of architecture is strongly related to Stimson Hall. The Self-Amortization Plan (conceived by Regent McCoskey, Bursar Krugal and President Holland ) was developed at WSU and later adopted throughout the nation. 25 stockholders draw from the university and Pullman business people formed the Community Building Corporation. Each stockholder held two $100 shares. The Corporation sold bonds for the construction of numerous buildings including, Community Hall, Stimson Hall, Commons, Waller, and Duncan-Dunn.

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