Quadrangle Dormitories, Philadelphia
The Quadrangle Dormitories, commonly referred to as "The Quad," consist of 39 interconnected residential buildings located within the University of Pennsylvania. These structures were designed by the architectural firm Cope and Stewardson in a vibrant Neo-Jacobean interpretation of the Collegiate Gothic architectural style.
The majority of the dormitories were constructed between 1894 and 1912. They span from 36th to 38th Streets and from Spruce Street to Hamilton Walk, which used to be Pine Street. To the west of the Memorial Tower on 37th Street, the buildings on the north side align with the diagonal path of Woodland Avenue, now known as Woodland Walk, forming an elongated triangle when juxtaposed with the structures on the south side.
Historically, from 1895 to 1971, Quadrangle Dormitories exclusively accommodated male students. In 1978, they were recognized as a contributing property within the University of Pennsylvania Campus Historic District.
Presently, "The Quad" has been organized into three distinct college houses: Fisher Hassenfeld College House on the west, Ware College House in the center, and Riepe College House on the east. These college houses primarily serve as "first-year communities" and currently house around 1,445 students.
Fisher Hassenfeld College House, located on the western part of the Quad, honors Jerome and Anne Fisher, along with Alan G. Hassenfeld, all alumni and trustees who funded its establishment. Ware College House, in the central Quad area, is named after Congressman John H. Ware III and includes the Memorial Tower and buildings east of 37th Street. Riepe College House, on the eastern Quad section, was created with a $10 million pledge from James and Gail Petty Riepe in 2004.
The majority of the dormitories were constructed between 1894 and 1912. They span from 36th to 38th Streets and from Spruce Street to Hamilton Walk, which used to be Pine Street. To the west of the Memorial Tower on 37th Street, the buildings on the north side align with the diagonal path of Woodland Avenue, now known as Woodland Walk, forming an elongated triangle when juxtaposed with the structures on the south side.
Historically, from 1895 to 1971, Quadrangle Dormitories exclusively accommodated male students. In 1978, they were recognized as a contributing property within the University of Pennsylvania Campus Historic District.
Presently, "The Quad" has been organized into three distinct college houses: Fisher Hassenfeld College House on the west, Ware College House in the center, and Riepe College House on the east. These college houses primarily serve as "first-year communities" and currently house around 1,445 students.
Fisher Hassenfeld College House, located on the western part of the Quad, honors Jerome and Anne Fisher, along with Alan G. Hassenfeld, all alumni and trustees who funded its establishment. Ware College House, in the central Quad area, is named after Congressman John H. Ware III and includes the Memorial Tower and buildings east of 37th Street. Riepe College House, on the eastern Quad section, was created with a $10 million pledge from James and Gail Petty Riepe in 2004.
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