[5] Harrison Hall was designed by Gulfport architect Vinson Smith and was constructed in 1936-37 by building contractor Newton and Schmoll of Hattiesburg, Mississippi.

[6] The two-story building was renovated in 1974, and air conditioning was incorporated into the design.

[8] Following approval of remodeling plans by the Mississippi Department of Archives and History to insure historical integrity, renovation of the 81-year-old building was completed in 2018.

After a dedication ceremony on April 18, 2018, Harrison Hall became the District Office Headquarters for Gulf Coast Community College.

[9] These were major social events on campus and were elaborate affairs, usually sponsored by student organizations, such as the YWCA.