Biddle Hall
Building Type:
Residence Hall
Campus Green:
East Green
Grid Map Square:
I-4
Current Use
Biddle Hall is a residence hall located in the East Green. The building has double, triple, and more rooms for students to live in.
The Housing & Residence Life website shows which student populations live in each residence hall (first-year, returning, etc.) and highlights any specialized living experiences. It also provides key details like the nearest laundry facility, elevator access, A/C unit type, communal kitchens, and more. Building Configurations
Floor Plans
To view the layout of the building, including staff rooms, bathrooms, lounges, and more, visit the floor plans website. From there, you can select each room for details such as dimensions, window placement, wall space, and built-in furniture:
Room Information
This building has the following room type: Doubles, Triples, Multi-Occupancy
The Housing & Residence Life website outlines what you get living in the residence halls and provides details on optional rentals (lofts, rugs, etc.): Room Photos & Furniture Information
This residence hall features communal bathrooms, which are cleaned daily by Residential Custodial Staff (RCS). RCS also provides daily housekeeping for all public areas and 24-hour maintenance services to ensure comfort and convenience for all residents. Students are responsible for submitting work orders for their own rooms, which can be done through the Work Order Request page (accessible only on the OHIO network).
History
Biddle Hall was built in 1954 and used as a residence hall for students.
Thomas R. Biddle
Biddle Hall was named in honor of Thomas R. Biddle. A native of St. Mary, WV, he was educated at 51ĀŅĀ× and the Cincinnati Medical College. He practiced general medicine for 10 years. He was an 51ĀŅĀ× Trustee from 1900 through 1951. He became president of the Morris-Poston Coal Company, Millfield Coal and Mining Company and general manager of the Poston Consolidated Coal Company. In 1912, he became director of the Athens National Bank and in 1930 became the bank president. He was an Ohio delegate to the Republican National Convention in 1928 when Herbert Hoover was nominated for President of the United States.
Location
51 East Green Dr., Athens, OH 45701 ()
The East Green
East Green is 51ĀŅĀ×'s most convenient green for business, math and computer science majors due to its convenient location near Morton Hall and College Green. Notable buildings on this green include Jefferson Hall, Shively Hall, Gamertsfelder Hall and Perkins Hall.
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