The Council of Independent Colleges: Historic Campus Architecture Project

Berry Hall

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Institution Name: Chatham University
Original/Historic Place Name: Bissell-Hammond House
Location on Campus: Woodland Rd.
Date(s) of Construction and Designer(s):

1895	original construction Unknown

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

Foundation: none specified

Walls: none specified

Roof: none specified

Function:

1895-1962	private residence
1962-?	residence hall
2000-present (2007)	admissions office

Significance:
Landmark designation:

none

Narrative: see below
References: see below

Narrative:
Berry Hall was purchased by the university in 1962 and named in honor of George A. Berry, a member of the first Board of Trustees. An example of the Federal-style revival architecture seen in New England, Berry Hall serves as the home of the Office of Admissions.

References:

I. Bibliographic sources:

None specified.

II. Location of other data: