University of Minnesota Old Campus Historic District - Jones Hall, 1901

Jones Hall, 1901

Architect: Charles Aldrich

The first home of the physics department. The building, a Renaissance Revival structure, was renovated in 2005 to provide ADA access and to update building systems. Historic features such as stair treads and banisters, paneled doors, arched ceilings and the terra cotta façade were preserved in the renovation. The building is now home to the Freshman Admissions Welcome Center as well as the College of Liberal Arts language lab.

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