For more information, please see Leahy Hall in our digital collections.

Architect:

Information Not Available

Donors:

Edward R. Leahy. Community development funds and the Kresge Foundation.

Purpose:

Residence Hall

Beginning Construction Date:

1920

Ending Construction Date:

Information Not Available

Opening Date/Dedication:

Information Not Available

Major Renovations:

1978

Notes:

The building was purchased in 1977. Originally it was a YWCA. At first the building was used as a gym, with 2 classrooms, 3 labs, a darkroom, band room, swimming pool, and storage. The building was converted to a residence hall in 1978.

Bibliography:

"Renovations Begin on Jefferson Hall." Aquinas, 12 Sept. 1984, p. 2

"Renovations Underway on Jefferson Hall Gym." Aquinas, 22 Nov. 1983, p. 1

"Renovations Modernize Jefferson." Aquinas, 27 Feb. 1979, p. 7

"Jefferson Hall to go Co-ed." Aquinas, 30 Sept. 1980, p. 2

"UofS Receives Aid Renovation Project." Aquinas, 18 Oct. 1977, p. 2

"Jefferson Hall to House Many Activities." Aquinas, 13 Dec. 1977, p. 2

"Jefferson Hall Renovation." Aquinas, 19 Sept. 1978, p. 7.