T. Justin Moore Hall
Site: On the north side of campus, behind Freeman Hall
Dedication: May 17, 1969
Architect: Carneal & Johnston
Size: 37,882 square feet
Cost: $475,000
Renovation: 1989
On February 5, 1979 the University’s Board of Trustees approved the awarding of a contract for a new dormitory for men. This new building would be the largest of the eight men’s residence halls in existence at the time, six of which had been built under Dr. Modlin’s administration. The firm of Thomas E. Nuckols was hired to do the construction from plans drawn Carneal and Johnston. The building dedication took place on Saturday, May 17, 1969 at 11:00 a.m. as part of the Alumni weekend celebration. With the completion of Moore Hall the University was able to discontinue use of the old WWII barracks buildings as residences.
T.. Justin Moore was a 1908 graduate of Richmond College. Reuben Alley reports that he served on the T. C. Williams School of Law faculty from 1914 until 1927 at one point declining the offer to become dean. He served as a member of the University’s Board of Trustees from 1936 to 1958 and as Rector from 1951 to 1957.
Today Moore Hall is a residence for approximately 150 women students.
Sources:
UR website
Alley, Reuben E. History of the University of Richmond, 1830-1971
Collegian 1969