The Council of Independent Colleges: Historic Campus Architecture Project

Sickler Hall

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Sickler Hall, Taylor University (Upland)

Institution Name: Taylor University
Original/Historic Place Name: Sickler Hall
Location on Campus: 236 W. Reade Ave. (Upland campus)
Date(s) of Construction:

1902	original construction

Designer: unknown
Type of Place: Individual building
Style: Other (Glossary)
Significance: architecture, education
Narrative: see below
References: see below

Materials:

Foundation: concrete

Walls: brick, stud

Roof: shingle

Function:

ca. 1902	residence hall
ca. 1902	classrooms
post- 1902	academic department building (communication arts)
ca. 1950-present (2006)	chapel
ca. 2004-present (2006)	administration
ca. 2004-present (2006)	alumni center

Narrative:
In 1902 the widow of Christopher Sickler, an early Taylor trustee, donated the funds to construct Sickler Hall. Mrs. Sickler gave out of a desire to "help young ministerial candidates obtain their educational preparation," according to William Ringenberg's Taylor University: The First 150 Years. Because of her generosity, Sickler Hall was built. Today, after more than 100 years, the building has been completely restored and serves the University well as a home for the alumni relations office, the William Taylor Foundation and the Compton Art Gallery. The building is the oldest remaining facility on campus.

References:

Duke, Serena. "Philanthropic Women." Taylor: The Taylor University Magazine (Spring 2005).