Breese Hall
Name
Namesake: John A. Breese
Breese was chairman of the Music Department and the school's band leader. He wrote the music for the first Alma Mater and the music and words for Hail Titans.
Facts
Completion Date: 1962
Demolition Date: 2010
Original Purpose of Building: A men’s, later coed, dormitory.
Current Use: Destroyed
History
Breese Hall was the fourth dorm built on campus. Along with Clemans and Nelson Hall, Breese Hall was part of the "NBC Dorms" that shared a central green space, parking lot and frequently joint programming for residents. It was demolished in 2010 for the building of Horizon Village.
Photos
Breese Hall shortly after opening |
John A. Breese |
Breese Hall residents featured in the 1969 edition of the Quiver. The caption reads: "As in most men's residence halls, card playing dominates lounge activities." |
North entrance, ca 1980s. |