The Council of Independent Colleges: Historic Campus Architecture Project

Mahan Hall

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Mahan Hall (front facade), University of the Cumberlands

Institution Name: University of the Cumberlands
Original/Historic Place Name: Felix Hall
Location on Campus:
Date(s) of Construction and Designer(s):

1906	original construction Unknown
n.d.	complete renovation Unknown

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

Foundation: stone

Walls: brick

Roof: none specified

Function:

1906-present (2007)

residence hall (men)

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

none

Narrative: see below
References: see below

Narrative:
In 1906 Felix Hall, named for Dr. W.H. Felix of Lexington, Kentucky, was built as a dormitory for men. In 1954 the name was changed to Mahan Hall in honor of E.C. Mahan of Knoxville, Tennessee. The building was recently completely renovated and still serves as a residence hall for men.

References:

I. Bibliographic sources:

None specified.

II. Location of other data:

University: Library, Special Collections