National Register of Historic Places

Hitchcock, Charles, Hall

Chicago, Cook County, Illinois
Listed
December 30, 1974
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
74000751

About this property

Amos Jerome Snell Hall and Charles Hitchcock Hall, more commonly known as Snell–Hitchcock (colloquially Snitchcock), make up a residence hall at the University of Chicago. The dorm is on the northwest corner of the University's main quadrangles at the corner of 57th St. and Ellis Avenue. It is connected via emergency exits to Searle Chemistry Laboratory. Built in 1892 (Snell) and 1901 (Hitchcock), they are the oldest residence halls still in use as such on the university's campus. Snell is built in a Collegiate Gothic style, while Hitchcock is Prairie Style-inspired Gothic. The buildings feature fireplaces and exteriors of limestone, as well as hardwood molding and trim. Snell–Hitchcock is known for having a high level of community spirit and involvement, which are best displayed at the annual University of Chicago Scavenger Hunt. As of 2015, the Snell–Hitchcock team has won 14 of the 29 hunts to date, and holds the longest winning streak (four years) in the history of the game. Hitchcock House's mascot is the armadillo. Snell House's mascot is the tortoise, after being recently changed from a monkey.

Location

1009 E. 57th St.
Chicago, Cook County, Illinois
41.79119, -87.60084

Categories

ARCHITECTURE
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Sources

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When was Hitchcock, Charles, Hall listed on the National Register?

Hitchcock, Charles, Hall was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 30, 1974.

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Hitchcock, Charles, Hall is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

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