Brandt Hall Explained

Warren W. Brandt Hall
Location:710 West Franklin Street
Richmond, Virginia 23220
Coordinates:37.5483°N -77.4504°W
Start Date:2003
Completion Date:2005
Opening:August 24, 2005
Building Type:College residence hall
Floor Count:17
Elevator Count:3
Cost:$28 million
Main Contractor:W.M. Jordan Co.[1]

Warren W. Brandt Hall is a 17-story dormitory, that is located on the northeast corner of the Virginia Commonwealth University Monroe Park campus. The building is adjacent to Rhoads Hall, and houses 640 freshmen students. The building was dedicated on August 24, 2005 and opened for the 2005–06 academic school year,[2] being the newest residence building on campus until the construction of Gladding Residence Center, Phase III.

The building is named in Warren W. Brandt, who was the first president of VCU.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Virginia Commonwealth University New Construction. VCU News. VCU.edu. April 8, 2013. January 30, 2006.
  2. Web site: Ford. Michael. VCU dedicates new high-rise residence hall in honor of university’s first president. University News Service. VCU.edu. April 8, 2013. August 25, 2005.