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University Daily Kansan
Friday, Nov. 9, 1956
Harmon Construction Company
Is Proud to Have a Part in Building a Bigger and Better K.U. as General Contractors on the Following Projects:
Carruth-O'Leary Halls
Finished in spring of 1955 Carruth-O'Leary Halls provide modern housing and eating facilities for 200 male students. This modern new three story dormitory was constructed at a cost of about $600,000, and is situated on West Campus road. It consists of two wings that house 100 men each. This new dormitory is part of the university's long range plan to alleviate the student housing shortage.
Gertrude Sellards Pearson Hall
Remodeling of Bailey Hall
The newest addition to the university's dormitory system is Gertrude Sellards Pearson Hall. This new dormitory provides housing and eating facilities for 400 women students. This new dormitory, which has been occupied for two years, is the most modern girl's dormitory at Kansas U.
The remodeling of Bailey Hall was completed during the summer. This remodeling job cost $600,000.The new Bailey Hall is the home of the School of Education. Formal dedication of Bailey Hall took place Oct. 6, 1956.
Construction of the New Fine Arts Building
Work is now in progress on the new music and dramatic arts building to be located west of the Military Science building. This new building will cost $2,400,000 and scheduled for completion in 1957. The building will be a U-shaped structure housing classrooms, practice rooms, a 1,148 seat theater, and a 398 seat recital hall.
Harmon Construction Company
VI 3-1191
VI 3-7907
D. A. (Al) Harmon, K.U. Alumnus, Owner
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma