The Council of Independent Colleges: Historic Campus Architecture Project

Banfield-Durham Hall

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Banfield-Durham Hall (front facade), Tennessee Wesleyan College

Banfield-Durham Hall (detail, three-quarter view), Tennessee Wesleyan College

Banfield-Durham Hall (detail, entrance), Tennessee Wesleyan College

Institution Name: Tennessee Wesleyan College
Original/Historic Place Name: Banfield-Durham Hall
Location on Campus: center of campus
Date(s) of Construction:

1901	original construction

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

Materials:

Foundation: brick

Walls: brick

Roof: metal and shingle

Function:

ca. 1901	other (kitchen)
ca. 1901	other (laboratory)
ca. 1901-present (2006)	classrooms
ca. 2004-present (2006)	faculty offices

Narrative:
Originally built in 1901, Banfield-Durham Hall is one of the oldest buildings on campus. It was renovated in 2001, at which time the exterior was completely restored, including copper guttering. The interior recaptured a domed ceiling that had been hidden by drop ceilings. Both interior and exterior follow the original style. The building has Gothic spires, making it the tallest building on campus. Banfield-Durham is the primary academic building of Tennessee Wesleyan College and is used for classrooms, offices, and computer labs.

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