Woodward Hall
Introduction
Text-to-speech Audio
New Woodward Hall Dormitory (1908). As mentioned earlier, old number one had been set for demolition in 1893. unwilling to see the landmark destroyed,the board of trustees voted to remodel the old hotel. it was renamed "Woodward Hall" in loving memory of Rev. George S. Woodward, an early pastor of the Parkville Presbyterian Church. the updated building served as the headquarters of the board of trustees as well as a dormitory for men and as a storage area.
Images
Rev. George S. Woodward.
Just the Shell.
Parlor.
Old Number One.
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Raw.
Dorm.
Fire Wood.
Backstory and Context
Text-to-speech Audio
New Woodward Hall Dormitory (1908). As mentioned earlier, old number one had been set for demolition in 1893. unwilling to see the landmark destroyed,the board of trustees voted to remodel the old hotel. it was renamed "Woodward Hall" in loving memory of Rev. George S. Woodward, an early pastor of the Parkville Presbyterian Church. the updated building served as the headquarters of the board of trustees as well as a dormitory for men and as a storage area.
< G. S. woodward info>
<old #1 was a different building>
<why is it not there anymore?>
< G. S. woodward info>
<old #1 was a different building>
<why is it not there anymore?>
Sources
Woodward Hall Collection. The Park Building Collection. Fishburn Archive and Special Collections. Park University, Parkville, MO.