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Adams Hall

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Description: Money for this building was donated by John Quincy Adams, a cousin of the second and sixth presidents of the United States. Built in 1899, the building was first used as a gymnasium. Originally known simply as the Gymnasium it was renamed Adams Hall on January 26, 1983. It has been home to the Library Annex, Anthropology/Sociology Dept., Duplicating Service, various athletic activities, and the Book Store. The basement of the building once contained a bowling alley for students. During World War II Adams was used, for one year, as an army barracks. It presently houses the Art Department. A significant addition to the building was completed in 2009.

Original Location: Photo File: Adams Hall

Custodial history: Held by Buswell Library Archives & Special Collections

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Adams Hall

Adams Gymnasium, rear view

Students walk into Adams Hall for Homecoming event

Winter scene at Adams Hall

Prayer Meeting at Adams Hall

Adams Gymnasium, colorized exterior

Wheaton College Gymnasium

Adams Hall under the trees

Students on the steps of Adams Hall

Adams Hall, exterior

Walkway to Adams Hall

On the steps of Adams Hall

Adams Hall interior gymnasium

Blanchard Tower view of Adams Hall

Adams Hall under construction

Adams Hall front view

Gymnasium in Adams Hall

Wheaton co-eds in Adams Hall Gymnasium

Winter scene at Adams Hall

Students outside Adams Hall

Adams Hall, exterior

Adams Gymnasium, side view