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Original Construction for Waller Hall

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1. Original Construction for Waller Hall
2. Waller Hall, construction, July 1, 1935 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 McCroskey, 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.
3. Waller Hall, construction, May 31, 1935 A view looking south during the initial construction of Waller Hall. The nearly bare hills of Pullman are visible in the background, as is the Finch Memorial Hospital. The lifting tower rises prominently at the site; and automobile is parked across from the building construction. 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 McCroskey, Bursar Krugal and President Holland ) was developed at WSU and later adopted throughout the nation. 25 stockholders drawn 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.
4. Waller Hall, Washington State University, Pullman, 2003