Wilson Hall

Wilson Dormitory was built in 1909 as one of the original East Carolina Teachers Training School buildings and was originally called the Girls' Dormitory. It was designed by Hook & Rogers out of Charlotte, NC. Like the other original construction; it retains some Spanish-influenced architecture. The building is named for Claude W. Wilson, an early trustee, administrator, and devoted advocate for education in eastern North Carolina, the building honored a man described by President Robert H. Wright as one of the college’s “strongest workers” and “most loyal spirits.” Wilson underwent renovations in 1920 and was fireproofed in 1924. Despite construction delays, students affectionately recalled the crowded conditions and camaraderie that followed their move into the newly expanded space. The building stood until 1968, when it was demolished to make way for the Jenkins Fine Arts Center. (Building Histories, 2025)

Photograph of Wilson Hall

Robertson, Fred. Wilson Hall. 1960-1968. Visual Media: Black and White Images. UA55.01.1092. East Carolina University Digital Collections. https://digital.lib.ecu.edu/23050. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.

Postcard of Girls' Dormitory at East Carolina Teachers Training School, Greenville, North Carolina

Girls' Dormitory, E.C.T.T. School, Greenville, N.C. 1909-1920. UA55.06.0012. East Carolina University Digital Collections. https://digital.lib.ecu.edu/1368. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.