Laidley Hall

Laidley Hall
Laidley Hall in 2021.
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General information
TypeResidence Hall
Location18th St, Huntington, West Virginia 25755[1]
Coordinates38°25′28.1028″N 82°25′36.6024″W / 38.424473000°N 82.426834000°W / 38.424473000; -82.426834000
Named forJohn Laidley
Opened1937[2]
Renovated1968[2]
DemolishedMarch 21, 2024[3]
AffiliationMarshall University

Laidley Hall was a former Marshall University residence hall, located next to the Cam Henderson Center in Huntington, West Virginia.

History

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Laidley Hall, named after the founder of Marshall University John Laidley, was the first dormitory on campus, opening in 1937.[4] The building was built as a three-story coed dormitory, which was also later used as classrooms and a tutoring center.[5]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ ""Laidley Hall" - Marshall University Archives". Marshall Digital Scholar. 2013. Retrieved October 3, 2024.
  2. ^ a b Stowers, Shannon (March 22, 2024). "Demolition begins on aging Laidley Hall at Marshall University". WCHS. Retrieved October 3, 2024.
  3. ^ "Demolition of Marshall's Laidley Hall begins". Herald Dispatch. March 22, 2024. Retrieved October 3, 2024.
  4. ^ "The Early Years: 1837-1909". Marshall University. Retrieved October 3, 2024.
  5. ^ "Marshall University demolishing Laidley Hall". WSAZ. March 22, 2024. Retrieved October 3, 2024.