Gunter Hall
History
The building was dedicated on June of 1928. The Gunter Hall of Health in 1928 had a gymnasium of 75 by 125 feet, a separate gymnasium for females, a pool, and a full service recreation facility including examining physicians rooms. Gunter Hall was renovated in 1996. The newly remodeled facility retains the old Gunter features, including the center court of the gym floor and original building murals.
Named for
Gunter Hall is named after Governor Julius C. Gunter, who helped make the building possible by securing the passage of a 1917 building mill levy program.
Current Use
Home of the College of Natural and Health Sciences, which includes the following: School of Biological Sciences, School of Chemistry, Earth Sciences and Physics, School of Mathematical Sciences (all housed in Ross Hall); and Schools of Human Sciences (including Audiology & Speech-Language Sciences, Criminal Justice, Dietetics, Gerontology, Human Services, Human Rehabilitative Services, Public Health, and Recreation & Tourism), School of Sport and Exercise Science and School of Nursing.
Building Stats
GSF: 88,740 ASF: 54,272
Original Architect: William N. Bowman
Renovation Architect: C. W. Fentress
Fund: State