Upon her death in 1902, she left a large sum of money to the College for the construction project. The building, known as Fanny Speed Hall, was completed in 1905. It housed the female residents for forty years, until Pfeiffer Hall opened near the end of World War II to accommodate the post-war increase in enrollment. The renovation of Speed Hall was carried out with great attention to the College s vision. Designed to service many students needs under one roof, the Admission, Financial Aid, Registrar, Advancement, and Business Offices have been enlarged.
Counters are non-existent, which provides an atmosphere of respect and concern for our students.
Designers also made extraordinary attempts to capture the historical beauty of the building by raising ceilings, restoring woodwork, installing appropriate lighting, and using mission-style furnishings wherever possible.