Eustace Hall facts for kids
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| Location | East Circle Drive, Michigan State University campus, East Lansing, Michigan |
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| Area | 1 acre (0.40 ha) |
| Built | 1888 |
| Architect | attributed to Liberty Hyde Bailey by NRHP and to William D. Appleyard by MSU |
| NRHP reference No. | 71000395 |
| Added to NRHP | September 3, 1971 |
Eustace Hall, also known as Eustace-Cole Hall, is a very special building at Michigan State University (MSU) in East Lansing, Michigan. It's the only building on the main campus that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means it's recognized as an important historical site in the United States.
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A Building with a Long History
Eustace Hall was built in 1888. It was first called the Horticultural Laboratory Building. It was designed with a mix of different architectural styles. These include the Queen Anne, Richardsonian Romanesque, and Shingle styles.
People aren't completely sure who designed the building. Some say it was Liberty Hyde Bailey, a famous horticulturist and MSU alumnus. Others believe it was William Appleyard, an architect from Lansing, Michigan.
Changing Names and Uses
For many years, Eustace Hall was home to MSU's horticulture department. This department studies plants and gardening. In 1924, a new building was opened for horticulture.
After that, Eustace Hall became the University College Building. In 1961, it was renamed to honor Harry J. Eustace. He was the head of the Horticulture Department from 1908 to 1918.
A Recognized Historic Landmark
Eustace Hall is the third-oldest building still standing on the MSU campus. Because of its history, it was listed on the Michigan Register of Historic Places on March 3, 1971. Later that same year, on September 3, 1971, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places.
Modern Updates and New Purpose
In 1999, Eustace Hall got a big update. It had a $3 million renovation to make it modern and safe. A large part of the money for this came from two MSU alumni, Jeffrey N. Cole and Kathryn C. Cole.
To thank them, the building was renamed Eustace-Cole Hall. Today, Eustace-Cole Hall is the main office for the Michigan State University Honors College. This college is a special program for students who achieve excellent grades and want an extra challenge.
