Calvin Coolidge Tower

Calvin Coolidge Tower
Calvin Coolidge Tower

Calvin Coolidge Tower
(skyscraper on the left)
General information
Type Dormitory
Location 630 Massachusetts Avenue
Amherst, Massachusetts 01003
 United States
Coordinates 42°23′1.19″N 72°31′47.56″W / 42.3836639°N 72.5298778°W / 42.3836639; -72.5298778Coordinates: 42°23′1.19″N 72°31′47.56″W / 42.3836639°N 72.5298778°W / 42.3836639; -72.5298778
Construction started 1964
Completed 1966
Height
Antenna spire 276 feet (84 m)
Technical details
Floor count 22
Design and construction
Architect Hugh A. Stubbins and Associates
References
[1]

The Calvin Coolidge Tower, also known as Coolidge Hall, is a skyscraper in Amherst, Massachusetts that is built in the modernist style. It is named after former state governor and President of the United States Calvin Coolidge. It is part of the Southwest Residential Area at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. When was built, it was known as the Southwest (North) Dormitory I. The building is also among the five top tallest dorms at the university and the Umass system.

References

  1. ^ Calvin Coolidge Tower at Emporis

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