This exhibit examines the contributions that residence halls at the University of Georgia have made to the university’s vast history. Over thirty residence halls have been constructed at the University of Georgia since its founding in 1785. Many of these residence halls still hold their original purpose, while others have been demolished or modified for other uses. The residence halls at the University of Georgia each hold interesting information, and in piecing this information together, the history of the University of Georgia is put together in a unique lens. In this exhibit, the audience is taken on a tour of the University of Georgia through eleven notable residence halls. Information in this exhibit is drawn from the Special Collections Library, Hargrett Rare Book & Manuscript Library, and various digital databases. Information on the residence halls focuses on building development, architecture, modifications, namesake, and interesting stories. As a whole, this exhibit ties together a host of information pertaining to the residence halls at the University of Georgia, and it crafts a unique take on the University of Georgia’s history.
Keywords: Soule Hall, Mary Lyndon Hall, Rutherford Hall, Myers Hall, The Lower Five, Creswell Hall, McWhorter Hall, Vandiver Hall, Joe Brown Hall, Oglethorpe House, Building 1516