HOYT HALL
Hoyt Hall, named after the first president of the University of Wyoming, John W. Hoyt, was completed in 1915. At that time it was a women's dormitory. The building has a well-balanced, formal facade which includes subtle historic references. At the time of its construction, Hoyt Hall was lauded for being fireproof. It housed 45 students and Emma Howell Knight was the first dormitory adviser. By 1920 the building's wings were completed and in 1922 new units were added.
Hoyt Hall briefly provided housing for 240 men in an Army Specialized Training Program (ASTP) during World War II. After they were transferred, Hoyt Hall became a women's dormitory again. In 1964 it was remodeled to provide quarters for academic departments. The building houses the Departments of English Modern Languages, and Philosophy.
The exterior composition of the west facade has flush wall dormers capped with Romanesque revival arches as well as Roman-lie arches over selected window. These reflect an interest in classical and medieval architecture.
Centennial Celebration, September 27, 1986
