Original Agnew Hall
The original Agnew Hall was constructed as a women's dormitory in two phases, from 1955-1957. The three-story structures at each end of Agnew were opened in 1955, with the four-story infill structure being completed in 1957. Agnew Hall was constructed as a twin to the already existing McGrath Hall, which served as a men's dormitory. The 59,801 gross square foot building cost $650,000 and provided rooms for 170 women. Just prior to its closing, only 88 students were housed there. The building was razed in the summer of 2010 because of its deteriorating condition and shrinking demand for 1950s style housing. The second Agnew Hall and its twin, the second Heather Hall, were built on the original Agnew site.
Agnew Hall was named after Elizabeth Jane Agnew, who was employed to teach domestic economy (Home Economics) in 1910, and she stayed on to eventually become Dean of Women before her retirement in 1943.