Columbia Houses 1947

Columbia Houses 1947

Campus Buildings--Washington (State)--Pullman<br>Dormitories

Two-story, temporary buildings of frame construction. Both exterior and interior surfaces are of gypsum board. All three units heated from one central boiler. Each unit includes a community kitchen for light lunches and small lounge. There are 31 double rooms and quarters for one counselor in each unit. Used for housing married students and some staff members.<br>Completion Date: September 1947<br>Cost: $300,000<br>Source of funds: State of Washington<br>Remarks: Cost included demounting, moving, site preparation, re-erection, and utility construction. The Federal Public Housing Authority donated the buildings. Floor space in each unit totals 17,840 square feet.

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PC 80: Building Since the End of the War at the State College of Washington 1946-1948. http://www.wsulibs.wsu.edu/holland/masc/finders/pc80.htm

Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries: http://www.wsulibs.wsu.edu/holland/masc/masc.htm

1947

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United States--Washington (State)--Pullman