Lillias M. MacDonald Residence Hall

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Location: South, Residences, Lost Buildings

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Historical Note:

MacDonald Hall is one of four matching dormitories (including Pritchard/Cooke, Michael, and Schoellkopf Halls) surrounding Kimball Tower that began UB's history as a residential college. It was originally built as a women's residence hall.

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Namesake:

Lillias M. MacDonald (1885-1961) was the University of Buffalo's first Dean of Women (1922-1952), established the Physical Education program, and was one of the greatest advocates for establishing residence halls.

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History/Chronology:

• 1952 -- Construction on building started on Cooke, MacDonald, and Schoellkopf halls.
• 1952 -- (March 25) Groundbreaking ceremony
• 1952 -- (November 5) Cornerstone ceremony
• 1953 -- (February 1) Completion of MacDonald Residence Hall
• 1953 -- (November 15) Dedication
• 2018 -- (May 23) At a public forum discussing changes to the South Campus, plans for MacDonald Hall's demolition are announced.

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Original Architect: James & Meadows
Original Contractors: BAW Construction Co., Inc.
Construction Cost: $1.5 million (for all three dormitory buildings - MacDonald, Schoellkopf, and Cooke)