Chase Hall

At a total cost of $14,797, Chase Hall was largely financed through a generous bequest of $10,000 from Loring Augustus Chase (1839-1906), one of the first settlers and founders of Winter Park. This donation was given on the sole condition that the building bear Chase’s name. Dedicated on February 18, 1909, the 6,896-square-foot building was designed by Whitfield & King of New York and constructed by W. P. Richardson & Co. The materials employed in the construction of Chase Hall include fire-resistant sand-lime bricks, a red clay tile roof, and stone trim. The architectural style fits the same pattern as that of Carnegie and Knowles Halls. Moreover, the terrace facing Lake Virginia, along with the large porches on each floor, created a conducive living arrangement for a men’s dormitory. The eight double rooms and six singles have served as a freshman dormitory and home of Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity. Chase Hall currently houses the offices of the Student Involvement and Leadership, Multicultural Affairs, Community Engagement, and I.M.P.A.C.T. offices.

Chase Hall Terrace

Chase Hall postcard

Chase Hall in 1937