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McComas Hall

Charles Baxter, David Baxter

This beautiful second dormitory for women was designed by Princeton architect A. F. Wysong, built and furnished at a cost of approximately $150,000, and first occupied on April 4, 1922. Furnished and well-appointed rooms consisting of double rooms, suites and singles, with bathrooms and lavatories on each of the three floors, comfortably accommodated 150 students. 


A large reception room for social gatherings, two smaller private reception parlors, a kitchenette, and the receptionist’s office were located on the first floor. In the basement were located the furnace room and the laundry room in addition to a large kitchen and a serving room which adjoined the college dining hall having a seating capacity of 220. This residence hall for women was named in honor of its former matron Nellie Lucretia (Cook) McComas (1869 – 1940). The building fell into disrepair and was demolished in 1985.

McComas Hall foundation during early construction with Old Main shown in the background.

McComas Hall foundation during early construction with Old Main shown in the background.

From 1922 to 1985
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