Ewell Hall; Academic building dedicated to Benjamin Stoddert Ewell

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Legacies Classification
Memorial Structure
Memorial Type
Named Building
Memorial Context
Memorialized Subject
Ewell, Benjamin Stoddert
Title
Ewell Hall; Academic building dedicated to Benjamin Stoddert Ewell
Background and Context
Initially named Phi Beta Kappa Hall when opened in 1926 in recognition of the 250th anniversary of the founding of Phi Beta Kappa. The name changed to Ewell Hall in 1957.

Although the Student Assembly asked for all buildings named after enslavers to be renamed in 2020, this building continues to be named after Ewell.
Physical Description
brick building with classrooms, performance spaces, music practice rooms, and faculty and administrative offices
Creator/Participating Person(s)
William & Mary
Date created, installed or dedicated
1926
Location: Institution, City, State

Position: 880 (7 views)