Jesse Hall
Jesse Hall then and now. [Left] Postcard of the "Academic Hall" before 1917 (Courtesy of University Archives, University of Missouri: C:0/46/7) [Right] Jesse Hall, ca. 2006
Date designed: 1892Date constructed: 1895
Date of dedication: June 4, 1895
Architect: Morris Frederick Bell
Named after: Dr. Richard Henry Jesse, MU president (1891-1908)
Historical/alternate names: Academic Hall (or New Academic Hall, as opposed to Old Academic Hall, which was destroyed by fire in 1892)
- General Information
- Map
- 1892 Original Construction
- 1901 Dome Lantern (not constructed)
- 1921 New Dome Design (not constructed)
- 1953 East Wing Auditorium Addition
- 1981 Dome Renovation
- 1996 Exterior Repairs (no additions)
This project was originally developed with support from the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by the state of Missouri.