Timeline of Construction of Drexel Buildings
University City Campus
| Building |
Function |
Completed |
| Main Building |
Administration |
1891 |
| Randell Hall |
Engineering |
1901 |
| Curtis Hall |
Engineering |
1928
|
| Ross Commons (formerly Early Childhood Center) |
Domestic Science |
1928* |
| Van Rensselaer Hall |
Dormitory |
1931
|
| Alumni Engineering Labs
|
Engineering
|
1951
|
| Stratton Hall
|
Biological Sciences
|
1955
|
| Korman Center (formerly University Library)
|
Information Science and Technology; Education
|
1959
|
| Rush Building
|
Information Science and Technology; Library Science
|
1961*
|
| Creese Student Center (formerly Drexel Activities Center)
|
Student Center
|
1962
|
| Commonwealth Hall
|
Mathematics; Biomedical Engineering, Science
|
1963
|
| Friel Fieldhouse
|
Athletics
|
1963
|
| Abbotts Building
|
Environmental Engineering; Science
|
1964*
|
| Disque Hall
|
College of Science
|
1967
|
| Electrical Service Building
|
Support Services
|
1967
|
| Kelly Hall
|
Dormitory
|
1967
|
| Drexel Health Center
|
Health
|
1968*
|
| English Language Center
|
Student Services
|
1969*
|
| Nesbitt Hall
|
Home Economics
|
1970
|
| Applied Mechanics Building
|
Engineering
|
1971
|
| Hess Research Engineering Laboratory
|
Engineering
|
1971*
|
| General Services and Parking
|
Administration; Parking
|
1972
|
| Bentley Hall (formerly Calhoun Hal)
|
Dormitory
|
1972
|
| Mandell Theater
|
Performance
|
1973
|
| MacAlister Hall (formerly Educational Activities Center)
|
Humanities and Social Science
|
1973
|
| Daskalakis Athletic Center (formerly Physical Education Center)
|
Athletics
|
1975
|
| Security Building
|
Support Services
|
1976*
|
| Myers Hall
|
Dormitory
|
1977
|
| Neuropsychology Laboratory (also known as the PSA Building)
|
Research
|
1977*
|
| W.W. Hagerty Library
|
Library
|
1983
|
| 3210 Cherry Street
|
Student Services
|
1986*
|
| Design Arts Annex
|
Art and Design
|
1986*
|
| New Tower Residence Hall (also known as Towers)
|
Dormitory
|
1986
|
| 3201 Arch St
|
Support Services
|
1988*
|
Academic Building
(formerly Paul Peck Problem Solving and Research Building)
|
Administration
|
1988*
|
| LeBow Engineering Center
|
Engineering
|
1989
|
| Center for Automation Technology
|
Instructional
|
1990
|
| Handschumacher Dining Hall
|
Student Services
|
1990
|
| One Drexel Plaza
|
Evening and Professional Studies
|
1993*
|
| North Residence Hall
|
Dormitory
|
1999
|
| Peck Alumni Center
|
Museum, Gallery
|
1999*
|
| Caneris Residence Hall (formerly East Hall)
|
Dormitory
|
2000
|
| Pearlstein Business Learning Center
|
Business
|
2002
|
| University Crossings
|
Computer Science; Cinema and Television
|
2002*
|
| Bossone Research Enterprise Center
|
Scientific Research; Biomedical Engineering
|
2005
|
| College of Law Building
|
Law
|
2007
|
| Race Street Residences
|
Dormitory
|
2007
|
| Millennium Hall
|
Dormitory
|
2009
|
| URBN Center
|
Media Arts and Design
|
2009*
|
| Drexel Recreation Center
|
Athletics and Recreation
|
2010
|
| James E. Marks Intercultural Center (formerly Newman Center)
|
Interfaith Spiritual Center
|
2010*
|
| Constantine N. Papadakis Integrated Sciences Building
|
Academic
|
2011
|
| Gerri C. LeBow Hall
|
Academic
|
2013
|
* Year building was acquired or year Drexel use began in the case of leased space.
Note:
This is not a comprehensive list and does not include all leased properties or buildings outside Philadelphia.
For questions about Drexel buildings, contact archives@drexel.edu.
See also:
Drexel University Planning, Design & Construction.
Interactive campus map with further information about Drexel buildings
Sources:
Kotzin, Miriam N. "A History of Drexel University, 1941-1963." Philadelphia: Drexel University, 1983.
"Drexel University Alumni Directory." Purchase, NY: Bernard C. Harris Publishing Company, 2001.
Center City Hahnemann Campus
| Building Name |
Function |
| 207 N. Board Street |
Private Practice |
| 219 N Broad Street |
Private Practice |
| 221 N. Broad Street |
Private Practice
|
| Berman M.D. Building |
College of Medicine
|
| North Tower |
Hospital (Main Entrance)
|
| South Tower |
Hospital Complex
|
| Bobst Building |
Hospital Complex
|
| Myer Feinstein |
Hospital Complex
|
| New College Building |
Instructional, Administration, Library, Laboratories
College of Nursing and Health Professionals |
| Bellet Building |
School of Public Health and Enrollment Management
|
| Franklin Office Center
|
Administrative
|
| Stiles Alumni Hall
|
Student Services
|
| SHSH Building
|
Health Sciences and Humanities
|
| Hahnemann Garage
|
Parking
|
| Philadelphia Gateway Parking Garage
|
Parking
|
Queen Lane Campus
| Building Name |
Function |
| Ann Preston Hall |
Administrative |
| Woman's Medical Hospital (formerly MCP Hospital) |
Hospital |
| Parking Garage |
Parking |
History, from the Drexel University College of Medicine Archives and Special Collections website:
In 1995 the medical schools of the Medical College of Pennsylvania and Hahnemann University were merged under a parent organization, the Allegheny Health, Education and Research Foundation, or AHERF. In 1996, the institutions were fully merged and united as Allegheny University of the Health Sciences (AUHS). 1998 saw the decline of AHERF, which resulted in a new name for the university: MCP Hahnemann University School of Medicine (MCPHU). Drexel University operated MCPHU until it became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Drexel on July 1, 2002, now known as Drexel University College of Medicine.