Built 1936-37 Governing body Mississippi Reference no. 131-PRK-0106-ML Restored 1974 | Architect Smith, Vinson B., Jr. Designated October 9, 2003 Opened 1937 | |
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Location Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, Perkinston, Mississippi | ||
Harrison Hall is a student dormitory located on the campus of Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College in Perkinston, Mississippi. It was constructed in 1936-37, and was designated a Mississippi Landmark in 2003.
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History
Harrison Hall was designed by Gulfport architect Vinson Smith and was constructed in 1936-37 by building contractor Newton and Schmoll of Hattiesburg, Mississippi. The two-story building was renovated in 1974, and air conditioning was incorporated into the design.
From 1937 to 1983, Harrison Hall served as a dormitory for female students. In 1983, the building became a men’s residence hall.
Weddings
During the 46 years that Harrison Hall functioned as a women’s residence hall, the lobby was often the focal point of “manless weddings”. These were major social events on campus and were elaborate affairs, usually sponsored by student organizations, such as the YWCA. The "weddings" were attended by faculty, students, and out-of-town guests.