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If Walls Could Talk: Wku President's Home, Jonathan Jeffrey
If Walls Could Talk: Wku President's Home, Jonathan Jeffrey
SCL Faculty and Staff Publications
Designed in 1957 by architect James Maurice Ingram for Mayor Clifford Lampkin, the home at 1700 Chestnut Street has been used as the Western Kentucky University (WKU) President’s home since 1977. Using archival and anecdotal sources, this article examines the history and folklore of this executive domicile as well as its occupants. A sidebar contains information about previous presidential homes at WKU.
“21st Century Makeover”, Jonathan Jeffrey
“21st Century Makeover”, Jonathan Jeffrey
SCL Faculty and Staff Publications
Van Meter Hall was the first building constructed atop College Hill for the fledgling Western Kentucky University. Designed by Louisville architect Brinton B. Davis, the imposing structure was dedicated on May 5, 1911 after numerous delays. The building contained the university’s administrative offices as well as a large auditorium suitable for chapel services and a public space for speakers and other performance events. One hundred years later, the building was renovated, providing the campus with an outstanding public events venue.