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KNIGHT HALL Excavation for the foundation of Knight Hall, a women's dormitory,
began in April 1940 and created a sense of excitement on campus because of
the discovery of several graves which were apparently part of an early Knight Hall was named after Emma Howell Knight, Samuel Knight's mother
and the university's dean of women from 1911-1921. Designed by The building is constructed of stone and has a number of interesting
design elements which give a medieval appearance. Examples are the occasional
openings in the upper part of the parapet suggesting crenelles;
small colored glass lights, some having lead muntins;
and a small recessed terra cotta multifold archers decorating the building's
upper state. A central courtyard on the south side provides a communal
gathering place. While a dormitory, Knight Hall housed 1236 women in 70 rooms
and provided a large dining room. This number increased in 1943 when women
residents in Hoyt Hall moved to Knight, providing space for men who were in a
World War II Army Specialized Training Program (ASTP). Post-war increases in student population at the university created a
number of changes in Knight Hall. In 1946 a cafeteria opened under its roof
and served a record 3,000 meals per day. In 1947, the With construction of new residence halls east of Centennial
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