The Council of Independent Colleges: Historic Campus Architecture Project

Roburn Hall

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Roburn Hall (three-quarter view), University of the Cumberlands

Roburn Hall (front facade), University of the Cumberlands

Institution Name: University of the Cumberlands
Original/Historic Place Name: Williamsburg Institute
Location on Campus: Main St.
Date(s) of Construction and Designer(s):

1888	original construction Unknown

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

Foundation: stone

Walls: brick

Roof: none specified

Function:

ca. 1888	other (recitation building)
1928-present (2007)	residence hall (women)

Significance: culture, education, history, religion
Landmark designation:

none

Narrative: see below
References: see below

Narrative:
Initially known as Institute Hall, Roburn Hall was the first building of the Williamsburg Institute. Built in 1888 at a cost of $8,000, this building has served as a recitation facility, and in 1928 was renamed Roburn Hall, which means "oaken" in Latin. From that time to the present, Roburn Hall has served as a residence hall for female students.

References:

I. Bibliographic sources:

None specified.

II. Location of other data:

University: Library, Special Collections