G. William Whitehurst Hall
G. William Whitehurst Hall, or Whitehurst Hall familiarly, is one of several residence halls on the campus of Old Dominion University (ODU). The complex, which features two six-story towers, is located on the west side of campus overlooking the Elizabeth River.
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History
In 1983, ODU opened the Mid-Rise Residence Hall to house approximately 600 students. The residence hall featured a large lobby, cafeteria, and dedicated floors to house handicapped students and quiet study. In 1996, Mid-Rise was renamed G. William Whitehurst Hall in honor of G. William Whitehurst, a former U.S. Congressman and popular government professor who first came to Old Dominion in 1950.
Resources
- Old Dominion University Photographic and Multimedia Collection, Special Collections and University Archives, Perry Library, Old Dominion University, Norfolk, Virginia, 23529.
- ODU Photographic Collection, Old Dominion University Libraries Digital Collections, Old Dominion University Libraries.
- Building the University, Old Dominion University Libraries Digital Exhibit, 2005.
References
- Bookman, Steven and Jessica Ritchie. Old Dominion University: A Campus History Series. Arcadia Publishing. Charleston, South Carolina, 2017.