The Council of Independent Colleges: Historic Campus Architecture Project

Beatty House

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Institution Name: Chatham University
Original/Historic Place Name: Sunset Hill
Location on Campus: Woodland Rd.
Date(s) of Construction and Designer(s):

ca. 1896	original construction Unknown
1904	remodelling Alden & Harlow
1998	renovation Pfaffmann + Associates

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

Foundation: stone

Walls: wood (frame); wood (shingle)

Roof: slate

Function:

ca. 1896-1948	private residence (William H. Rea family)
1949-1990	residence hall
ca. 1998-present (2007)	alumni center
ca. 1998-present (2007)	administration (institutional advancement, communications)

Significance: architecture, education
Landmark designation:

none

Narrative: see below
References: see below

Narrative:
Beatty House, originally known as Sunset Hill, was built by Mary Childs and William Holdship Rea, a longtime trustee of the university. The architectural style is a significant example of colonial revival and shingle-style domestic architecture, and is similar to the popular shingled bungalows designed by H.H. Richardson. The additions of 1904 were designed by Alden & Harlow. Beatty House was acquired by the university in 1948 and remodeled as a residence hall. In 1998, Beatty House, also known as Alumnae House, was renovated again and is now the home of the Office of Insitutional Advancement (Alumnae Affairs, University Communications, and Development).

References:

I. Bibliographic sources:

None specified.

II. Location of other data: