East Campus, 1927-
Scope and Contents
The east campus, located west of 6th Avenue and north of 20th Street, was originally the home of the men's dormitories, Troxel (1960), Hadden (1931), Cross (1947), and Hays (1931) Halls, all built in the Spanish style. They were located north across the street from the baseball field at Jackson Field. The dormitories became unpopular due to the University's expansion onto the West Campus and to declining enrollment. The dormitories were closed in 1982 and leased to The Villa in 1984 and were remodeled to house 180 senior citizens (Hays, Hadden and Troxel Halls), and a home for non-violent, minimum-risk offenders (Cross Hall). They were sold to The Villa in September 1993 as they "were not adequate for the university's housing needs and did not fit in with the university's master facility plan for future developments." They were later sold to other corporations and demolished in 2011. Jackson Field, located at 6th Avenue and 20th Street, was dedicated in 1927. Its seating capacity of 5,200 accommodated the demands of the College's growing athletic programs. Quonset huts and other temporary buildings were used as student housing after World War II. They were located east of the baseball field at Jackson Field. Sources consulted: The Villa -- clippings (RG15 S10); Cross -- clippings (RG15 S10); Cross Hall 1947- Photographs (RG3 S20).
Dates
- 1927-
Creator
- From the Series: University of Northern Colorado (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is opern for research.
Source of Acquisition
Compiled by Archival Services from a variety of sources sometime prior to 1992.
Extent
From the Series: 1 Drawer(s)
Language of Materials
From the Series: English
Repository Details
Part of the University of Northern Colorado Repository
University Libraries
James A. Michener Library L119
Campus Box 48
Greeley CO 80639
library.archives@unco.edu