Crummer Hall |
Architect's conception of Crummer Hall |
Crummer
Hall serves as the home of the Crummer Graduate School of Business, and
was made possible through the $1 million gift of Roy E. Crummer
(1889-1968). A prominent businessman and former resident of Winter Park,
Crummer announced to the Board of Trustees in October 1964 that he wished
to see College developments that aspired toward business studies. The
$700,000 building was designed by James Gamble Rogers II, Lovelock, and
Fritz of Winter Park. It featured conference and seminar classrooms, an
auditorium that seated 206, and a library. Ground was broken for
construction by Frank J. Rooney, Inc., in September 1965, and the building
was completed for dedication in November 1966. In 1979, new lighting was
installed, and in 1987, the basement and classrooms were renovated to
accommodate computers. At 28,950 square feet, Crummer Hall is home to one
of the top MBA programs in the nation. |
Interior of Crummer Hall |