Holton Hall

Holton Hall houses administrative offices and student services, including the Office of Student Life. Its rugged stone exterior features a Romanesque architectural style.

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Building History

Holton Hall was constructed in 1900 for $25,000. Originally, it served as an agricultural building and hosted agricultural and dairy classes. Designed in a revival of the Romanesque style, the structure features rugged stonework, a low, semicircular arched entrance and turrets. Over the years, it has also accommodated departments such as vocational technology, physics, electrical engineering, education and psychology.

In 1989, Holton Hall underwent a $1 million renovation funded by student fees and was repurposed to house student services and administrative offices. The building is named in honor of Professor E.L. Holton, who made significant contributions to the fields of sociology and education, serving as head of the Department of Education and dean of the summer session.