South Carolina, Richland County, Columbia
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This building replaced the first faculty residence
on campus which was destroyed by fire in 1854.
Designed by P.H. Hammarskold, the presidents house
introduced the Regency Style of Architecture to
Columbia. It served as a faculty residence until
the 1940's when it was converted to a woman's
residence hall. At that time it was named for
G.A. Wauchope. composer of the university's
alma mater. In 1952 it was converted to a single
dwelling to become the official president's house.
(Notable Buildings) Includes location, directions, 4 photos, GPS coordinates, map.
This building replaced the first faculty residence
on campus which was destroyed by fire in 1854.
Designed by P.H. Hammarskold, the presidents house
introduced the Regency Style of Architecture to
Columbia. It served as a faculty residence until
the 1940's when it was converted to a woman's
residence hall. At that time it was named for
G.A. Wauchope. composer of the university's
alma mater. In 1952 it was converted to a single
dwelling to become the official president's house.(Notable Buildings) Includes location, directions, 4 photos, GPS coordinates, map.