Built in 1877, the building originally served as the university's chemical laboratory.

Architect Nathan Clifford Ricker designed the Second Empire building, which originally featured a mansard roof.

Until it stopped hosting classes, the hall was the oldest classroom building at the university.

[3] The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places on November 19, 1986.

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