National Register of Historic Places

Martin Hall

Conway, Faulkner County, Arkansas
Listed
December 22, 1982
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
82000815

About this property

Martin Hall is a dormitory on the campus of Hendrix College in Conway, Arkansas. It was built in 1918 to a design by noted Arkansas architect Charles L. Thompson. It is a three-story masonry structure, faced on dark red brick with stone trim elements. It has a wide central section topped by a gable roof, with projecting gabled sections at its ends. Its ground floor windows are set in arched openings giving it an arcaded appearance. The hall was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982 for its architectural significance. Martin Hall closed for renovations in August 2021, as part of Hendrix College's Residence Hall Renewal Project. Updates to the hall will include, "new HVAC systems to address air quality, humidity, and moisture concerns; new plumbing to streamline maintenance; new layouts for bathrooms to increase privacy; reconfigured laundry areas and study/lounge spaces to promote interaction among residents; ADA-compliant entries and living arrangements; LED lighting upgrades; stronger wireless connectivity; and new doors and flooring throughout both buildings." The dorm reopened for student use in August of 2022. It has space for 123 men with a mix of single, double and triple occupancy rooms.

Location

Conway, Faulkner County, Arkansas
35.09947, -92.44126

Categories

ARCHITECTURE
Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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When was Martin Hall listed on the National Register?

Martin Hall was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 22, 1982.

What type of historic resource is Martin Hall?

Martin Hall is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Martin Hall?

The period of significance for Martin Hall is recorded as the industrial era.

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