The Council of Independent Colleges: Historic Campus Architecture Project

LaFrentz-Poole Hall

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LaFrentz-Poole Hall (three-quarter view), Lincoln Memorial University

Institution Name: Lincoln Memorial University
Original/Historic Place Name: LaFrentz-Poole Hall
Location on Campus:
Date(s) of Construction and Designer(s):

1928-1929

original construction Unknown

Type of Place: Individual building
Style(s): (Glossary)
Materials:

Foundation: concrete

Walls: brick

Roof: asphalt shingle

Function:

1929-present (2007)

residence hall

Significance:
Landmark designation:

none

Narrative: see below
References: see below

Narrative:
The construction of LaFrentz-Poole Hall marked a significant period in university history in which increasing enrollment necessitated the development of additional living space on campus for students. While the structure was built outside the campus quadrangle, the university could now offer students more on-campus living options. As LMU prepared for increased enrollment, LaFrentz-Poole Hall would provide the infrastructure necessary to allow for growth of the student body.

References:

I. Bibliographic sources:

Suppiger, Joseph E. Phoenix of the Mountains: The Story of Lincoln Memorial University. Harrogate, TN: Lincoln Memorial University Press, 2001 (1977).

II. Location of other data: