Contracts for the construction of a new men’s dormitory were awarded to the E.J Pinney Company in June of 1926. On September 22nd of that same year the corner stone was laid. In the building’s corner stone resides a list of 1,041 Springfield Alumni who contributed to the hall’s construction. The construction cost $450,000 for which the Alumni secured $250,000. Just one year after the corner stone was laid, Alumni Hall was completed.

Alumni Hall was dedicated three years later, on June 15th, 1930, when all funds for the building were officially received. At the time of its dedication it was said that “the building will grow old in time. But the spiritual values which it symbolizes defy time and circumstance…the spirit will endure long after the “New Dorm” has become old.” Perhaps no other statement could have been more foretelling. Today, Alumni hall remains “a symbol to things unseen and eternal.” Apart from necessary renovations, the building remains largely unchanged. The building continued to serve as a men’s dormitory until the fall of 2017 when women were housed for the first time. The Carlisle Foyer, donated by Mr. S. Richard Carlisle of Springfield, and the MacLean Terrace, named in recognition of Mrs. Charles F. MacLean of New York City, continues to hold gatherings, presentations and student events for all students to enjoy and provide beautiful views of Lake Massasoit.

In October of 1944, Alumni Hall, in conjunction with the Administration building, was used as a US Navy Convalescent. Alumni Hall was used as a hospital and most of the patients were housed there. One wing was equipped for bed cases. The rest of the rooms were converted into hospital rooms for 2-4 men. Contract was terminated in February of 1946, with US flag being lowered for the last time under US Navy direction on February 28th.

1926: June 5th 1926: The Property Committee empowered to award contracts for the erection of a dormitory not to exceed $450,000. The EJ Pinney Company awarded the contract.

1926: September 22, the cornerstone is laid.

1927: The dormitory construction is completed and the dormitory is ready for occupancy.

1930: The campaign fund is completed and the dormitory is dedicated on June 15, 1930.

1944: Beginning in October, Alumni Hall is used as a US Navy Convalescent Hospital.

1946: February, contract for the US Naval Convalescent Hospital is terminated. On February 28th US Flag lowered for the last time under US Navy direction.

2015-2016: Alumni Hall rooms renovated.

2016: McLean Terrace rebuilt and designed.

2017: June 10th, McLean Terrace dedicated and Time Capsule Opened.

2017: Alumni Hall goes Co-ed. Women and men housed together for the first time!