The Council of Independent Colleges: Historic Campus Architecture Project

Brescia Hall

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Brescia Hall (entrance), College of New Rochelle

Institution Name: College of New Rochelle
Original/Historic Place Name: Brescia Hall
Location on Campus: Castle Pl.
Date(s) of Construction and Designer(s):

1921	original construction Murphy & Dana
1925	completion of south wing Unknown
1926	completion of north wing Unknown

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

Foundation: stone

Walls: none specified

Roof: slate

Function:

1921-present (2007)	residence hall
ca. 2004-present (2007)	other (campus ministry offices)

Significance: architecture, religion
Landmark designation:

none

Narrative: see below
References: see below

Narrative:
The original configuration of Brescia Hall was completed in 1921. A South wing in 1925, and a North wing in 1926. The interior was painted in 1988 1989 and 1997 1998. Some roof work was done in 1990. Deferred maintenance issues include roof repair, stone pointing, and electrical work.

Brescia Hall maintains the Collegiate Gothic style prevalent in many campus buildings, and was recognized in the February 1927 issue of American Architect. It has housed students for over 80 years.

References:

I. Bibliographic sources:

American Architect (February 1927).

II. Location of other data:

University: Library, Special Collections, Facilities Management Office