The architects at Graziani + Corazza were influenced by the Art Deco look of the adjoining Eaton Building while developing the Residences of College Park. The buildings' design includes large floor-to-ceiling windows, decorative brickwork, and marble staircases. In addition, a swimming pool was placed in the center of its ground floor, which was then surrounded by shops and restaurants. College Park opened in 1931. It was one of a group of nine apartment buildings constructed by the University of Maryland during that time period. The buildings were designed by the Baltimore architecture firm of Graziani & Corazza and feature decorative brickwork, large windows, and marble stairs. A swimming pool was placed in the center of its ground floor, which was then surrounded by shops and restaurants. This helped make the building popular with students who wanted to have on-campus living but still have access to shopping and dining options nearby. University of Maryland officials believed that having these apartments on campus would help attract more students to the university. At the time, many families thought that college was not for women or men. It was thought that only children would benefit from going to school full time. However, as the world became more technology dependent, more and more individuals realized that an education was beneficial for everyone.