The Council of Independent Colleges: Historic Campus Architecture Project

Kretzmann Hall

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Kretzmann Hall (view to the west), Concordia University (IL)

Kretzmann Hall (view to the northwest), Concordia University (IL)

Institution Name: Concordia University (IL)
Original/Historic Place Name: Kretzmann Hall
Location on Campus:
Date(s) of Construction:

1951	original construction Perkins + Will
1964	renovation

Designer: Perkins & Will
Type of Place: Individual building
Style: Modern/post-WWII, Regionalist/Vernacular (Glossary)
Significance: architecture, education
Narrative: see below
References: see below

Materials:

Foundation: concrete

Walls: masonry

Roof: concrete deck: coal tar pitch roof, modified roof

Function:

1951-present (2006)

academic department building (fine arts)

Narrative:
Kretzmann Hall was constructed in 1951 to house the college's fine arts programs, a function it still fulfills today. The main significance of this building lies in the Music Department. There is a very strong heritage in the Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod regarding church music. This building houses the Music department and many of the finest church musicians studied in this facility. The building is good condition today and has been well maintained.

References:

Master Plan. Concordia University, River Forest, IL.