Remember Charles Terry. He was one of the Euro-American donors of land for the University of Washington’s first campus. This is why this building is called Terry Hall.
Terry Hall and Lander Hall have a history. They have always been residence halls. They were always next to each other. That is until Maple Hall was built between them.
The original Terry Hall was built in 1917. It was the Naval Officers Dormitory. It was known as USNTC Building #40. After the war, it became the Men’s Dormitory. It was torn down in 1928.
From the 1950s to 2012-2014, Terry and Lander Halls were two connected towers. They shared common facilities on the bottom two floors. Their addresses were 1101 and 1201 NE Campus Parkway.
The architects for both towers were Young, Richardson, Carleton and Detlie. Terry Hall was completed first in 1953. Lander Hall was completed in 1957.
The old Terry Hall was demolished in 2014. A new standalone building replaced it. Maple Hall was also added between Terry and Lander.
Terry Hall is now home to the Pre-Health Sciences Community. It’s a place where students with similar interests can live and learn together.
Terry Hall offers different room types. There are double rooms with private baths. There are studio apartments with private baths. There are also triple rooms with private baths.
Living in Terry Hall has its pros and cons. Some students say it is far from the main campus. It can be a fifteen-minute walk to classes. Others appreciate the smaller size of the hall. It is easier to get to know people.
One of the best things about Terry Hall is the rooftop deck. You can see downtown Seattle from there. It is a great place to watch the sunset.
Some students find the furniture was not designed for actual humans. The bathrooms have no ventilation. This can be awkward when sharing.
Despite some drawbacks, many students loved living in Terry Hall. They made close friends. The atmosphere made up for the extra walk to campus.
The University of Washington named Terry Hall for Charles C. Terry. He was a donor of land for the school’s first campus. He lived from 1830 to 1867.