Heritage Hall (Valparaiso University)
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Heritage Hall is the oldest building on the campus of Valparaiso University
in the U.S. state
of Indiana
. Erected in 1875, the building had prominent dormers and French Mansard roof. Originally named Flint Hall after the contractor that built it, but was renamed after Richard Aaron Heritage, head of the music department from 1878-1894. Within the decade the top floor was destroyed in a fire, after which Heritage bought the building, put a roof on the remaining two stories, and renamed it after himself.
At different times throughout its history, Heritage Hall underwent numerous renovations and was used as a dormitory, barracks during World War I
, a machinery classroom, and finally a library when Valparaiso University was bought by the Lutheran University Association in 1925. In 1959, the new Moellering Library had been completed and the building was converted to classrooms and offices. Heritage Hall was placed on the National Register of Historic Places
in 1976.
Today Heritage Hall is part of the Valparaiso University School of Law
and houses the Valparaiso University Law Clinic, which provides free legal services to qualifying members of the community. The Dean of Valparaiso University School of Law, Jay Conison, has announced, however, that the addition attached to Heritage Hall, formerly the University Mail Center, is to be demolished during the summer of 2009. A new addition to Heritage Hall, known as the Lawyering Skills Center, will be built in its place. The University's Law Clinic will operate from this new facility, and the building will host other activities focused upon practical skill-building for law students. The construction of this new building was made possible by a generous $4 Million donation.
Valparaiso University
Valparaiso University, known colloquially as Valpo, is a regionally accredited private university located in the city of Valparaiso in the U.S. state of Indiana. Founded in 1859, it consists of five undergraduate colleges, a graduate school, a nursing school and a law school...
in the U.S. state
U.S. state
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of Indiana
Indiana
Indiana is a US state, admitted to the United States as the 19th on December 11, 1816. It is located in the Midwestern United States and Great Lakes Region. With 6,483,802 residents, the state is ranked 15th in population and 16th in population density. Indiana is ranked 38th in land area and is...
. Erected in 1875, the building had prominent dormers and French Mansard roof. Originally named Flint Hall after the contractor that built it, but was renamed after Richard Aaron Heritage, head of the music department from 1878-1894. Within the decade the top floor was destroyed in a fire, after which Heritage bought the building, put a roof on the remaining two stories, and renamed it after himself.
At different times throughout its history, Heritage Hall underwent numerous renovations and was used as a dormitory, barracks during World War I
World War I
World War I , which was predominantly called the World War or the Great War from its occurrence until 1939, and the First World War or World War I thereafter, was a major war centred in Europe that began on 28 July 1914 and lasted until 11 November 1918...
, a machinery classroom, and finally a library when Valparaiso University was bought by the Lutheran University Association in 1925. In 1959, the new Moellering Library had been completed and the building was converted to classrooms and offices. Heritage Hall was placed on the National Register of Historic Places
National Register of Historic Places
The National Register of Historic Places is the United States government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation...
in 1976.
Today Heritage Hall is part of the Valparaiso University School of Law
Valparaiso University School of Law
The Valparaiso University School of Law is located on the campus of Valparaiso University in Valparaiso, Indiana, a community located less than an hour from Chicago...
and houses the Valparaiso University Law Clinic, which provides free legal services to qualifying members of the community. The Dean of Valparaiso University School of Law, Jay Conison, has announced, however, that the addition attached to Heritage Hall, formerly the University Mail Center, is to be demolished during the summer of 2009. A new addition to Heritage Hall, known as the Lawyering Skills Center, will be built in its place. The University's Law Clinic will operate from this new facility, and the building will host other activities focused upon practical skill-building for law students. The construction of this new building was made possible by a generous $4 Million donation.