Laidley Hall Explained

Laidley Hall
Location:	18th St, Huntington, West Virginia 25755^[1]
Affiliation:	Marshall University
Coordinates:	38.4245°N -82.4268°W
Namesake:	John Laidley
Renovation Date:	1968
Opened Date:	1937^[2]
Demolition Date:	March 21, 2024^[3]
Building Type:	Residence Hall

Laidley Hall was a former Marshall University residence hall, located next to the Cam Henderson Center in Huntington, West Virginia.

History

Laidley Hall, named after the founder of Marshall University John Laidley, was the first dormitory on campus, opening in 1937.^[4] The building was built as a three-story coed dormitory, which was also later used as classrooms and a tutoring center.^[5]

See also

• Buildings at Marshall University
• Cityscape of Huntington, West Virginia
• Marshall University

Notes and References

1. Web site: 2013 . "Laidley Hall" - Marshall University Archives. October 3, 2024. Marshall Digital Scholar.
2. Web site: Shannon. Stowers. March 22, 2024 . Demolition begins on aging Laidley Hall at Marshall University. October 3, 2024. WCHS.
3. Web site: March 22, 2024 . Demolition of Marshall's Laidley Hall begins. October 3, 2024. Herald Dispatch.
4. Web site: The Early Years: 1837-1909. October 3, 2024. Marshall University.
5. Web site: March 22, 2024 . Marshall University demolishing Laidley Hall. October 3, 2024. WSAZ.