Clubhouse-Student Union

The Clubhouse-Student Union, also known as Gray Hall, is a structure made of two historic buildings on the campus of the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley, Colorado. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Clubhouse--Student Union
U.S. National Register of Historic Places
Location	Between 18th & 19th Streets, & 8th & 10th Avenues, Greeley, Colorado
Coordinates	40°24′35″N 104°41′31″W
Area	less than one acre
Built	1916
Architect	Thomas P. Barber; F. W. Ireland, Jr.
Architectural style	Bungalow/craftsman, Late Gothic Revival
MPS	New Deal Resources on Colorado's Eastern Plains MPS
NRHP reference No.	08001021[1]
Added to NRHP	October 29, 2008

History

Construction on the first building began during the presidency of Zachariah Xenophon Snyder in 1913, and it was completed in 1916.[2] The second building was completed with the help of the Public Works Administration in 1939.[2]

The 1916 building was built as a women's clubhouse for female students.[2] Since 1932, it has been a clubhouse open to all students.[2] The structure is now home to the student union.[2]

Architectural significance

The buildings were designed in the Craftsman and Gothic Revival architectural styles.[2] The 1916 building was designed by Thomas P. Barber, while the second building was designed by F. W. Ireland, Jr..[2] The structure has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since October 29, 2008.[1]

References

1. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. November 2, 2013.
2. "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Clubhouse--Student Union". National Park Service. Retrieved July 29, 2018. With accompanying pictures