Originally a men's dormitory, Cross Hall was named for Ethan Allen Cross, Professor of English Emeritus. He held several positions at the University of Northern from 1904 until his retirment in 1957, including Head of Department of Literature and Language, Professor of Literature and English, Acting Dean of the College, Dean of the College, Head of Division of Literature and Language and Chair of the Division of Literature and Language. He was Professor of English Emeritus. Demolished in 2011. see also -- Villa, The see also -- East Campus