建于1876年, 亨德森大厅 served as the 首页 for college presidents and was first used by the first president, Charles Landon Carter Minor. The house was enlarged in 1902 and converted into an infirmary. Other additions followed in 1929 and 1951. When the infirmary was moved in 1998, 亨德森 was converted into offices for student affairs and placement services. It was renovated again in 2007-09 to serve various music, 剧院, 还有艺术项目. 101年剧院 was constructed adjacent to 亨德森 in 2009.
亨德森大厅
195校友商场
亨德森大厅 is 首页 to various music, 剧院, 还有艺术项目, including the School of Performing Arts and the School of Visual Arts.
The space includes critique and seminar rooms, computer and design labs, 服装商店, 照明实验室, 剪辑工作室, scene and design model shops, a digital fabrication studio, and a dozen practice rooms for music.
It, along with the new 101年剧院, obtained the first LEED certifications for the university for its 2009 renovation. LEED, which stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, was designed by U.S. Green Building Council to encourage and facilitate the development of more sustainable buildings, and it is the industry standard for green buildings.
Dr. 威廉F. 亨德森
亨德森大厅 is named for Dr. 威廉F. 亨德森, a student here 1872-73, who worked as the college physician and consulting physician from 1891 until 1935. 亨德森 treated thousands of cadets at Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College and Polytechnic Institute (now 弗吉尼亚理工大学). Efficient and kindly, he chaperoned dances and attended football games, where he staunchly supported the team. Off campus, the well-known physician made house calls to virtually every 首页 in Blacksburg.
建筑历史
- 最初建立:
- 1876
- 映射网格:
- O-3
- Abbreviation / Number:
- 主机/ 179
- 坐标:
- 37.23056, -80.4167