Walter Williams Hall

Link to larger image of 1947 postcard of Walter Williams Hall and Neff Hall Link to larger image of Francis Quadrangle the tower archway of Walter Williams Hall in 2003
Walter Williams Hall then and now. [Left] Postcard of Walter Williams and Neff Halls, 1947 (Courtesy of University Archives, University of Missouri, C:0/46/7). [Right] View of Francis Quadrangle from the Walter Williams tower archway, 2003.
Date designed: 1935
Date constructed: 1936
Date of dedication: May 10, 1937
Architectural consultant: Jamieson & Spearl
Named after: Walter Williams, creator of the first school of journalism in 1908, dean of the School of Journalism until 1930, President of the University from 1930-1934
Note: Walter Williams Hall is one of four buildings associated with the School of Journalism. In addition to Walter Williams Hall, the journalism school is comprised of Neff Hall, Gannett Hall and Lee Hills Hall.

Institute of Museum and Library Services

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.