Drexel buildings, 1891-present
Drexel buildings, 1891-present University City campus | Center City and Queen Lane campuses
| University City campus | ||
| Building Name | Function |
Year Completed
|
| Main Building | Administration |
1891
|
| Randell Hall | Engineering |
1901
|
| Curtis Hall | Engineering |
1928
|
| Ross Commons (formerly Early Childhood Center) | Domestic Science |
1928*
|
| Van Rensselaer Hall | Dormitory |
1931
|
| Alumni Engineering Labs | Engineering |
1951
|
| Stratton Hall | Biological Sciences |
1955
|
| Korman Center (formerly University Library) | Computing Services |
1959
|
| Rush Building | Library Science |
1961*
|
| Creese Student Center (formerly Drexel Activities Center) | Student Center |
1962
|
| Commonwealth Hall | Mathematics; Biomedical Eng.; Science |
1963
|
| Friel Fieldhouse | Athletics |
1963
|
| Abbotts Building | Environmental Engineering; Science |
1964*
|
| Matheson Hall | Business Administration |
1966
|
| Disque Hall | College of Science |
1967
|
| Electrical Service Building | Support Services |
1967
|
| Kelly Hall | Dormitory |
1967
|
| Drexel Health Center | Health |
1968*
|
| English Language Center | Student Services |
1969*
|
| Nesbitt Hall | Home Economics |
1970
|
| Applied Mechanics Building | Engineering |
1971
|
| Hess Research Engineering Laboratory | Engineering |
1971*
|
| General Services and Parking | Administration; Parking |
1972
|
| Calhoun Hall | Dormitory |
1972
|
| Mandell Theater | Performance |
1973
|
| MacAlister Hall (formerly Educational Activities Center) | Humanities and Social Sciences |
1973
|
| Daskalakis Athletic Center (formerly Physical Education Center) | Athletics |
1974
|
| Security Building | Support Services |
1976*
|
| Myers Hall | Dormitory |
1977
|
| Neuropsychology Laboratory (also known as the PSA Building) | Research |
1977*
|
| Towers Hall (formerly New Hall) | Dormitory |
1978
|
| W.W. Hagerty Library | Library |
1983
|
| 3210 Cherry Street | Student Services |
1986*
|
| Design Arts Annex | Art and Design |
1986*
|
| 3201 Arch St | Support Services |
1988*
|
| Paul Peck Problem Solving and Research Building (formerly known as the Academic Building) | Administration |
1988*
|
| LeBow Engineering Center | Engineering |
1989
|
| Center for Automation Technology | Instructional |
1990
|
| Handschumacher Dining Hall | Student Services |
1990
|
| One Drexel Plaza | Evening and Professional Studies |
1993*
|
| North Residence Hall | Dormitory |
1999
|
| Peck Alumni Center | Museum, Gallery |
1999*
|
| Caneris Residence Hall (formerly East Hall) | Dormitory |
2000
|
| Pearlstein Business Learning Center | Business | 2002 |
| University Crossings | Dormitory | 2002* |
| Bossone Research Enterprise Center | Scientific Research; Biomedical Engineering | 2005 |
| College of Law Building | Law | 2007 |
| Race Street Residences | Dormitory | 2007 |
| Millennium Hall | Dormitory | 2009 |
| URBN Center | Art and Design | 2009* |
| Drexel Recreation Center | Athletics and recreation |
2010
|
| James E. Marks Intercultural Center (formerly Newman Center) | Interfaith Spiritual Center |
2010*
|
| Constantine N. Papadakis Integrated Sciences Building | Academic |
2011
|
* Year building was acquired.
Note: This is not a comprehensive list. For questions about Drexel buildings, contact archives@drexel.edu.
See also:
- Drexel University Planning, Design & Construction.
- Interactive campus map with further information about Drexel buildings
Sources:
Kotzin, Miriam N. A History of Drexel University, 1941-1963. Philadelphia: Drexel University, 1983.
Drexel University Alumni Directory. Purchase, NY: Bernard C. Harris Publishing Company, 2001.
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