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Porter Hall

Opened: Fall 1965
Architect: Richard Bennett
Named: in 1966 for William Porter, professor of Latin and mathematics (1853-1906)

There was a fire in March 1969 and on November 25, 1980. Renovations took place late 1980 and early 1981. Porter Hall was reopened in January of 1981.