The Council of Independent Colleges: Historic Campus Architecture Project

Hugh S. Alexander Alumni House

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Hugh S. Alexander Alumni House (view from the north), Macalester College

Hugh S. Alexander Alumni House (view from the south), Macalester College

Institution Name: Macalester College
Original/Historic Place Name: President's House
Location on Campus: 1644 Summit Ave.
Date(s) of Construction:

1926	original construction Ingemann, William M.
1984	converted to alumni center

Designer: William M. Ingemann (St. Paul, MN)
Type of Place: Individual building
Style: Colonial revival (Glossary)
Significance: architecture, culture, education, religion
Narrative: see below
References: see below

Materials:

Foundation: concrete

Walls: brick

Roof: slate

Function:

1926-1984	president's house
1984-present (2006)	alumni center (guest rooms; special events)

Narrative:
The Alexander Alumni House was originally built in 1926 for use as the President's House and has undergone recent renovation to provide first floor ADA access along with kitchen remodeling. All of the College Presidents lived in the house between 1926 and 1984, when it was converted to the Alumni House. As the Alumni House, it provides overnight accommodations for college guests and campus visitors.

References:

Macalester College. Macalester College--A Century and Beyond. St. Paul, MN: Macalester College, 1985.