Lehigh University Buildings
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Lehigh University has many buildings on its three campuses:
[edit] Asa Packer Campus
[edit] Alumni Memorial Building (1925)
A Gothic building near the center of campus, it houses the Visitor Center, the Office of Admissions, and the Alumni Association. The building is a memorial to the 1,921 Lehigh alumni who served in World War I and the 46 who died. Plaques commemorating those who served in subsequent wars are in the lobby. The building was designed by Lehigh alumni Theodore G. Visscher and James Lindsey Burley.
 Alumni Memorial Building |
 Alumni Memorial Building Detail |
 Stairs Leading to Alumni Memorial Building |
[edit] Christmas-Saucon Hall
Originally a church, Christmas Hall is the oldest structure on the Lehigh University campus and pre-dates the founding of the University. The first classes were held here on September 03, 1866. In 1872 Saucon Hall was built a few feet to the east of Christmas Hall and the two structures were connected by a hyphen in 1927.
[edit] Drown Hall
Originally the student center and later home of the business school before the creation of Rauch Business Center, Drown Hall is now the home of the English Department. It also has a student writing help center in the upper floor. It was named after university president Thomas Messinger Drown.
[edit] E.W. Fairchild-Martindale Library and Computing Center (1985)
A high technology edifice near University Square, is of modern design and houses science and engineering holdings, The Media Center, library and technology services staff, and a computer center. Named after Harry T. Martindale, a Lehigh alumni, and his wife, Elizabeth, daughter of the late Edmund W. Fairchild, founder of a business-publications and communications empire. The center contains 3 very powerful supercomputers, Vega, Fire and Blaze.
[edit] Lewis Laboratory(1895)
Lewis Lab is a building 235 feet in length and 4 stories high. It is composed entirely of stone. The building is home to the Lehigh physics department. The building was destroyed by fire in 1900 and immediately rebuilt. It now houses a large lecture hall on the second floor, laboratories on the first floor, classrooms on the third floor, and offices on the fourth floor. It is also home to the advanced optics lab.
[edit] Linderman Library (1877)
Built by founder Asa Packer as a memorial to his daughter, Lucy Packer Linderman. The original rotunda is surrounded except on the south by a major addition constructed in 1929. The building houses more than 20,000 rare books and volumes related to the humanies and social science. The building is closed for renovations until March 19, 2007.
[edit] Packard Laboratory (1929)
Named after James Ward Packard, one of the inventors of the first Packard automobile, this building is designed in the gothic style. It currently serves as the headquarters for the P.C. Rosin School of Engineering and Applied Sciences. Within the building are several large lecture halls, an exhibit of the first Packard automobile, and many laboratories.
[edit] Packer Chapel
Packer Chapel is a non-denominational chapel on campus. On Sundays, Roman-Catholic mass is held twice (usually) in the chapel. It is also available for weddings in which at least one of the parties is a Lehigh University student or alumnus. It is also the location of the freshman convocation which is held during orientation at the beginning of each school year.
 Packer Chapel Entrance |
 Packer Chapel Rear Detail |
 Packer Chapel Side Detail |
[edit] Packer Hall, The University Center (1868)
- Houses student and faculty dining facilities, food courts, deans' offices, the military science (ROTC) department, the Women's Center, The Center for Academic Success, Office of Multicultural Affairs, The Rainbow Room (LGBTQA Programs and Outreach), a bank office, and conference facilities.
 19th Century Artist's Sketch of Packer Hall |
 Packer Hall Late Summer |
 Angle of Packer Hall Late Summer |
 Packer at Night |
 Packer Court at Night |
[edit] Rauch Business Center (1990)
Home of the university's College of Business and Economics, comprises 115,000 square feet of floor space on five stories and also houses the Career Services Office, and the Perella Financial Services Lab.
[edit] Taylor Gymnasium
The Taylor Gymnasium is home to the Lehigh Athletics Administrative and Coaches offices. It houses the Welch Fitness Center, Basketball Courts, Swimming Pools, Studio (Multi-purpose room), Locker Rooms, Penske Lehigh Athletics Hall of Fame, the Athletics Partnership, Athletic Store, and Youth Camps/Clinics Office.
[edit] Ulrich Student Center/Grace Hall
Grace Hall is home to Lehigh’s nationally ranked wrestling and women’s volleyball programs. The facility, know as "The Snake Pit," recently underwent a substantial renovation and re-opened in November of 2003. The building’s lower level, renamed Leeman-Turner Arena at Grace Hall, seats 2,200 and is also used for intramural and club sports, concerts and lectures. The upper level houses the Ulrich Student Center, including a movie theater, bank branch, mail center and the studios of WLVR.
 Entrance to Ulrich Student Center |
 An Empty Grace Hall |
 Grace Hall During a Wrestling Meet |
[edit] Zoellner Arts Center(1997)
A 105,000 square foot structure designed to showcase the performing and visual arts as well as home to the departments of music and theater and the Lehigh University Art Galleries. Performances attract large audiences from the area.
[edit] Mountaintop Campus
[edit] Iacocca Hall (1958)
Originally built as the Homer Research Labs of the Bethlehem Steel Corporation, it is also known as the tower building and houses the College of Education, the chemical engineering department, the biological sciences department, as well as a dining room and food services facilities, plus a teleconferencing classroom.
[edit] Sayre Field (1966)
Located atop South Mountain, the field is used for intramural sports.
[edit] Murray H. Goodman Campus
[edit] Murray H. Goodman Stadium (1988)
A 16,000 capacity stadium, it features a three-tiered press box and limited chair back seating. With views of South Mountain, it has been named "Best Game Atmosphere" by a Patriot League publication.
[edit] Ulrich Sports Complex (1999)
A dual field complex for men's and women's soccer, men's and women's lacrosse, and field hockey. The complex features natural grass as well as artificial turfs. Permanent seating, a press box and lighting are available.
[edit] Stabler Arena & Convocation Center (1979)
A 6,000 capacity arena for concerts, sports (including Lehigh's basketball teams), and other events.
