
Prescott Hall - Louisiana State University - Baton Rouge, LA
N 30° 24.812 W 091° 10.825
15R E 674776 N 3366014
Also known as the Arthur T. Prescott Hall. This contributing building now houses the Foreign language department.
Waymark Code: WM5M7F
Location: Louisiana, United States
Date Posted: 01/20/2009
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One of buildings in the campus quad, located close to library. Brief bio on Mr Prescott, from the
LSU website:Named for Arthur T. Prescott, who first came to LSU as a student in the School for the Deaf building. Later he was commandant of cadets, professor, head of the Government Department, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, and LSU Alumni Federation leader. He once declined the LSU presidency.
Brief narrative on building:
23. Prescott Hall (contributing) 1924 - Two story building with arcade on the lower story and
central round arch window on the upper story. Construction materials are stucco over
masonry. Designed by Theodore C. Link.