The Council of Independent Colleges: Historic Campus Architecture Project

Swallow Robin Hall

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Swallow Robin Hall, Taylor University (Upland)

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

1917	original construction
1991	renovation

Designer: unknown
Type of Place: Individual building
Style: Beaux-Arts classicism (Glossary)
Significance:
Narrative: see below
References: see below

Materials:

Foundation:

Walls:

Roof:

Function:

ca. 1917-1991	administration (including print shop and carpentry room)
ca. 1917-present (2006)	residence hall

Narrative:
Since it was built in 1917, Swallow Robin Hall has served as a residence hall, with service areas being located on the lower level. Nearly demolished during the 1980's, the structure was completely remodeled in 1989, allowing it to increase its residential capacity as well meet current code requirements.

References:

Campus master plan. 1981. Taylor University, Upland, IN.