Walton Hall

Introduction

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Walton Hall

· Private residence of Charles S. Walton, Sr. and his family

· Walmarthon – constructed in 1913

· Had 55 rooms, 5 lavatories, and 8 baths

· 1918 – backdrop for Oh! Johnny! Silent film

· 1952 – became Eastern Baptist College

· Library remained in Walton until 1964

· Serves as main hub of campus: dining commons, student development, career services, coffee shop, faith & practice, etc.

Aerial view of Walmarthon, Old Breakfast and Living Room

Interior of Charles Walton Sr. Office

Baird Library, 2024

Walmarton map

Construction of Dining Room and Prayer Chapel

Front of Walton Hall

Interior and Exterior of Walton Hall

Main Hall of Walmarthon

Main Stairway of Walmarthon

Handdrawn map of Walmarthon

Walton 3 in early 1950s

Back patio of Walton Hall

Walmarthon, early 1910s

Back patio of Walton Hall, 2024

Gardens of Walmarthon, where the Dining Commons currently is

Front of Walton Hall, 2024

Text-to-speech Audio

Walton Hall

· Private residence of Charles S. Walton, Sr. and his family

· Walmarthon – constructed in 1913

· Had 55 rooms, 5 lavatories, and 8 baths

· 1918 – backdrop for Oh! Johnny! Silent film

· 1952 – became Eastern Baptist College

· Library remained in Walton until 1964

· Serves as main hub of campus: dining commons, student development, career services, coffee shop, faith & practice, etc.