Research Guides: History of Penn College Buildings: D

Dauphin Hall photograph

Abbreviation	DH
Specifications*	130,283 gross square feet
Location	Main Campus
Facts	Dauphin Hall was designed by Murray Associates Architects, P.C.
Important Dates	2000 (Penn College purchased College West Apartments and the 8.46 acres they were situated on, which later became home to Dauphin Hall) 2010 (Dauphin Hall constructed)

Articles

New residence hall, student-housing complex named
PCToday article announcing the name of the new residence hall and the name change of the entire complex. (January 14, 2009)
Dauphin Hall construction headed for home stretch
PCToday article discussing the near completion of this Stage X building project. (May 24, 2010)
'Grand opening' of Capitol Eatery among Dauphin Hall events
PCToday article showcasing the grand opening of the new dining unit within Dauphin Hall. (December 2, 2010)

Construction Documents

Dauphin Hall Building Plans Drawing no. A1.1. Site plan -- grading plan -- Drawing no. A1.2. Site plan -- dimension plan -- Drawing no. A1.10. Site details -- Drawing no. A2.1. First floor plan -- composite -- Drawing no. A2.2. Second floor plan -- composite -- Drawing no. A2.3. Third floor plan -- composite -- Drawing no. A2.4. Fourth floor plan -- composite -- Drawing no. A2.5. Attic floor plan -- composite -- Drawing no. A2.6. Roof plan -- composite -- Drawing no. A3.0. Exterior elevation key plan -- Drawing no. A3.1. Exterior elevations -- composite -- Drawing no. A3.2.... Drawing no. A3.6. Partial exterior elevation -- West -- Drawing no. A4.1. Building sections -- Drawing no. A5.1. Wall sections -- Drawing no. A5.2. Wall sections... sections -- Drawing no. A5.7. Wall sections -- Drawing no. A6.6. Large scale plans & interior elevations -- Drawing no. S1.1. Foundation plan -- section A -- Drawing no. S2.1. Structural typical details -- Drawing no.... -- Drawing no. S5.1. Column schedule and details -- Drawing no. E0.1. Site plan -- Drawing no. E1.1. Partial first floor plan -- lighting -- Drawing no. FP1.1. Partial first floor plan -- Section A -- Fire protection -- Drawing no. H1.1. Partial first floor plan -- HVAC -- Drawing no. P1.1. Partial first floor plan -- plumbing -- Sheet no. 09D042.2. First floor section A -- 4100U audio fire alarm system, Student Housing Center -- 1. Data drawings -- Dauphin Hall.

Specifications Note

*Specifications are taken from the 2021-25 Facilities and Site Master Plan, Table 2: "Building Summary by Year of Acquisition/Construction."