SMC Buildings and grounds, 1904-2005 | Saint Michael's College Archives & Special Collections

By Elizabeth B. Scott

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Collection Overview

Title: SMC Buildings and grounds, 1904-2005

ID: SMC 13/

Extent: 34.0 Linear Feet

Arrangement: Arranged into series by building or land parcel.

Scope and Contents of the Materials

This record group was compiled through the years from a number of sources. Many of the files came from physical plant, but others are from different places. The Buildings and Grounds record group includes files related to most buildings owned by Saint Michael’s College during its existence. It also includes files from other properties or structures owned by the college. The record group includes buildings owned by the college for any amount of time, including those built by the college. The record group is arranged alphabetically by building name or property, although buildings located on Fort Ethan Allen appear under that heading. Miketown comprises a single file, although individual building names are listed. Other structures/sites are filed as “other.” The contents of each series vary, although most contain general buildings statistics such as the date it was built and dimensions. Some also include building specifications, blueprints, dedication materials and financial information.

Box and Folder Listing

Browse by Series:

[Series 1: Alliot Hall, 1959-1993],
[Series 2: Alumni Hall, 1955-1956],
[Series 3: Bergeron, 1978-1979],
[Series 4: Boutin Commons (100 Townhouses), 1981-2018],
[Series 5: Canterbury Hall, 2004],
[Series 6: Cashman Hall, 2002-],
[All]

Series 1: Alliot Hall, 1959-1993

ALLIOT HALL 1959- Construction started on Alliot Nov. 16, 1959. The College dedicated the building in 1960. The college named the building for the Very Rev. Eugene Alliot, SSE, former SMC president, and founder of the college. It is the student center and includes the main dining area on campus. In 1977, the College added the college bookstore to the footprint. The original architects were Freeman Frecnch and Freeman. The series consists of materials related to both the original building and subsequent renovations. Financial information, blueprints, and other design information are represented. The material is arranged chronologically then alphabetically. For more information, see Scrapbooks 1959 and The Michaelman Summer 1960, Hilltop yearbook 1978 p. 53.

<p style="margin-left:.5in;"> Box 1 Preliminary Application, Dining Hall, Student Center Feb 1959 A. Engineering Data, Dining Hall, Student Center April, 1959 B. Financial Data, Dining Hall, Student Center August 1959 Final Application- VT-43-CH-11, Dining Hall Oct 1959 Construction Contracts, VT-43-CH-11 (DS) Nov 1959 C. Legal Data, Dining Hall, Student Center Feb 1960 Interim Financing & Construction account Dec 1960 Bids- Costs- Construction. VT-43-CH-11 (S) Jan 1961 Loan Agreement Nov 1961 Operations, VT- 43-CH-11 (DS) July 1962 Box 2 Schematic Design 10/5/1990 Renovation, Engelberth Construction, 3.710 11/30/1992 Electrical Operations and Maintenance Manuals Kitchen Equipment 1993 Map cases 4 Renovation Study 4/06/1990 (8 drawings in one folder) Bookstore Preliminary study April 1989 (8 drawings) Renovations 1991-92 ( 4 drawings) Floor Plans 1959-60 (44 drawings/prints)(individual listing in drawer)

Series 2: Alumni Hall, 1955-1956

ALUMNI HALL1955- Construction began on Alumni Hall in the month of May 1955. The building was dedicated July 23, 1956, and named for the alumni that did the fundraising. It was the second of the “quad dorms.” The series consists of materials related to both the original building and subsequent renovations. Financial information, blueprints, and other design information are represented. The material is arranged chronologically then alphabetically. For more information, see Class Alumni July 1955 and March 1956 and Scrapbooks Spring 1955 and Summer 1956.

<p style="margin-left:.5in;"> Box 1 Specs for Dormitory Building/ General Construction and Electrical Work May 1955 Specs for Dormitory Building Heating, Ventilating, and Plumbing Work Mar 1955 Dedication of Alumni Hall Mapcase 5 Alumni Hall Sleeve Alumni Hall - electrical renovations (Basement); Alumni Hall - electrical renovations (1^st Floor); Alumni Hall - electrical renovations (2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th floors); Alumni Hall - electrical panel schedules; Alumni Hall - electrical renovations (attic) Mapcase 16 Alumni Dorm Drawings by Freeman-French-Freeman Architects (8 sleeves) Mar 23, 1955 --Sleeve #1 End Entrances; Stairs; Bedroom Design; Toilet Design; Basement Floor Plan; Sleeve #2 Building Plot Plan; First Floor Plan; Basement Floor Plan; 2nd 3rd & 4th Floor Plans; Sleeve #3 Foundation Plan; First Floor Plan; Attic Floor Plan; Sleeve #4 First Floor Plan; Typical Floor Plan 2nd, 3rd & 4th Floors; Attic Plan; Roof Framing Plan; Sleeve #5 Elevations & Chimney Details; Building Sections; Wall Sections & Details; Front Entrance Details; Sleeve #6 Basement Floor Plan; First Floor Plan; Typical Floor Plan 2nd, 3rd & 4th Floors; Schedule & Buck Details; Elevations & Chimney Detail; Sleeve #7 Attic Floor Plan; Boiler Room Details; Heating Riser Diagram & Convector Details; Plumbing Sections Detail; Sleeve #8 Basement Plan Heating & Ventilation; Basement Plan Plumbing; First Floor Plan

Series 3: Bergeron, 1978-1979

Bergeron 1978- Construction began on Bergeron in the summer of 1978. It was dedicated in 1979, and named for Mr. Urban Bergeron, editor of the Burlington Free Press Mr Bergeron was a major donor to the college and had served on the Board of trustees. It houses the Journalism department. The architect was Wiemann Lamphere. For more information see Scrapbooks, Summer 1978-79. General

Series 4: Boutin Commons (100 Townhouses), 1981-2018

The Boutin commons are the 100 townhouses. As with the other townhouses, these were built as an alternate form of dormitory beginning in 1981 through 1982. The dorms were seen as an energy efficient housing option, offering apartment-like living to upper level students in an effort to keep them living on campus. The townhouses were designed with between 2 and four bedrooms, a common living space, and full bathroom and kitchen spaces. In 2004, the 100 series townhouses were named Boutin Commons, after the first lay president of the college, Bernard Boutin. General

Series 5: Canterbury Hall, 2004

Canterbury Hall and Pontigny Hall were built in 2004 as the second phase in an effort to make housing available for 100% of students. These residence halls were designed to provide suite living, where a number of students share common space yet had single rooms. It was built on the same design as Cashman Hall, the first of three dormitories built on this plan. These three buildings replaced a number of small houses that had been used by the college for a number of years. They also changed the “public face” of the east end of the campus, since they are visible from Route 15. All of the businesses engaged in the project were Vermont businesses. They was designed by Truex Cullins & Partners, Architects. no files

Series 6: Cashman Hall, 2002-

Cashman Hall was built in 2002 as the first phase in an effort to make housing available for 100% of students. The residence hall, the first built in a significant number of years, was designed to provide suite living, where a number of students share common space yet had single rooms. It was the first of three dormitories built on this plan, the others being named Canterbury and Pontigny. These three buildings replaced a number of small houses that had been used by the college for a number of years. They also changed the “Public face” of the east end of the campus, since they are visible from Route 15. All of the businesses engaged in the project were Vermont businesses. It was designed by Truex Cullins & Partners, Architects. It was named for Ed Cashman ‘58, a former trustee, who contributed significant funds to its construction.

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