buildingshsu
 
Map
 
Lone Star Hall
 
Lone Star Hall
910 Bearkat Blvd.
Map | ID#:
Timeline:
2008 First proposed by Campus Master Plan [1]
May 2010 Construction begins
Nov. 2010 Renamed Lone Star Hall
Feb. 2011 Regents approve naming
Jul. 27, 2011 Residence Life opens
Aug. 20, 2011 Check-in for Fall 2011 semester
Namesake:
None
 
Architect:
Kirksey Architecture
 
Contractor(s):
Links:
Residence Life
Lone Star Hall is a dormitory on the north-side of campus along Bearkat Boulevard. It opened for residency in August 2011.

The $18 Million facility was first discussed in the 2008 Campus Master Plan as one of two proposed residence halls [1]. It will house 298 students of all classifications (freshmen and above).

The Residence Life administration offices are located on the ground floor of the building, having moved from elsewhere from campus.

A December 2010 Houstonian article revealed the name "Lone Star Hall" had been decided by students participating in a campus-wide online vote (in November) that included four prospective names [2], a process similar to the naming of Raven Village.

Photographs
Lone Star Hall An aerial photograph a year or so prior to the construction. Campus property north of 16th Street had been regualted to parking lots for decades.
Lone Star Hall A view of the southern face of the new dorm.
 
Sources:
[1] - Nov. 22, 2008: Regents Approve Master Plan
[2] - Dec. 2, 2010: Houstonian: University names new residence hall
 
The Buildings of Sam Houston State University • The Site | Links | Blog Top