Hodge Hall facts for kids
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 Location in South Carolina
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| Location | South Carolina State College campus, Orangeburg, South Carolina |
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| Built | 1928 |
| Architect | Whittaker, Miller F. |
| Architectural style | Palladian |
| MPS | Orangeburg MRA |
| NRHP reference No. | 85002320 |
| Added to NRHP | September 20, 1985 |
Hodge Hall is a historic and important building located on the campus of South Carolina State University in Orangeburg, South Carolina. It was built a long time ago, in 1928. This building has been a key part of the university for many years.
What is Hodge Hall?
Hodge Hall serves as an academic building at South Carolina State University. This means it's a place where students attend classes and learn. The university itself is in Orangeburg, which is in Orangeburg County, South Carolina.
A Look at Its Design
Hodge Hall was built in a special style called Palladian. This style is known for being grand and balanced. It often uses ideas from ancient Roman and Greek buildings.
The building has two main floors. It is made of brick and has a full basement underneath. The roof is flat, and it has a "parapet." A parapet is a low wall along the edge of the roof.
The front of Hodge Hall is quite impressive. It has a flat-roofed "portico." A portico is like a porch with columns that stick out from the building. Here, the columns are paired up and have special grooves called "flutes." There are also "pilasters," which are like flat columns attached to the wall.
Over the years, two large, modern additions have been built at the back of Hodge Hall. These additions are also made of brick.
A Historic Landmark
Hodge Hall is considered a very important historical place. Because of its history and architecture, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1985. This is a special list of places in the United States that are worth preserving.
The building is also part of a larger area called the South Carolina State College Historic District. This district includes many other important buildings on the university campus.
