James Blair Hall; academic building dedicated to James Blair
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Blair, James
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James Blair Hall; academic building dedicated to James Blair
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Constructed between 1934-1935 by T.A. Loving, James Blair Hall was formerly named Marshall-Wythe Hall when it was home of the William & Mary Law School. It is currently named after William & Mary's first President, an enslaver named James Blair. There is a statue of James Blair located on the outside of the building, as well as a sculpture garden dedicated to the Tyler family on the other side. The building was renamed after James Blair in 1968. The building was funded by a Public Works Administration grant that gave $175,250 to the university.
As of July 2024, James Blair Hall is home of the offices for The Lemon Project: A Journey of Reconciliation, the History Department, the Philosophy Department, University Counsel, and the Office of Compliance and Equity.
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This is a large brick building, featuring four stories and a large basement. While the first floor was originally designed for administrative offices, it currently has several classrooms, administrative offices, and gathering spaces for students and faculty. The second floor primarily features classrooms while the third floor is office and administrative space. The fourth floor is a large, open lounge for graduate students and also provides access to attic space.
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Loving, T.A.
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1935
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1968
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Public Works Administration
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