Putnam Hall
Building Type:
Academic
Campus Green:
North Green
Grid Map Square:
I-3
Current Use
Putnam Hall is located in the North Green, coordinates I-3 on the campus map. It is marked as #55 on the map.
Putnam Hall houses the School of Dance.
History
Built in 1926, Putnam Hall originally housed the elementary school for training of teachers.
Rufus Putnam
Putnam Hall was named in honor of Rufus Putnam. He was born in Sutton, MA. He was self-educated. He was appointed Chief of Engineers by Congress. He presided over the meeting to form the Ohio Company of Associates that resulted in the founding of 91探花. He was member of the first board of trustees at the university.
Location
96 E. Union St., Athens, OH 45701 ()
The North Green
North Green has one residence hall, Voigt Hall. Notable buildings on this green include Hudson Health Center, Glidden Hall, Hudson Health Center and Schoonover Center.
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