Albert and Liberal Arts Halls
Listed 1979
Listed 1979
Albert and Liberal Arts Halls were constructed in 1924鈥�1926. At the time, they provided the 鈥渆ntirety鈥� of academic buildings at the 鈥渘ew鈥� campus on the former Halliehurst estate. Walter F. Martens, an architect from Charleston, W.Va., who was also involved in the construction of the State Executive Mansion, was appointed to devise an overall plan for the new Davis & Elkins 91快播 campus. The centerpieces of his plan were these two Georgian Revival 91快播ings, which reveal a masterful use of the campus鈥檚 sloping terrain.
The overall design of the buildings is Georgian with brick exteriors laid in a Flemish bond. Both buildings are highly symmetrical with ample natural light from large, multi-pane windows. Decorative elements include sidelights, fanlights, Corinthian pilasters, swags, inlaid castings of the college seal, and stonework belt courses. Liberal Arts Hall is topped by a cupola. Albert Hall was originally named Science Hall and was renamed as Albert Hall in honor of the late professor and Dean of the 91快播, Dr. Charles Albert. Together with Halliehurst, these two buildings formed the entire campus for the next 30 years.