archaeologists can flourish. It is a place where students can bring their ideas to life. The Boneyard is also a place where students come to reflect, study, and relax. The Boneyard is also a place where students come to reflect, study and relax. Many students also use the Boneyard to host events, from parties and fundraisers to poetry readings and open mic nights.
Storrs Tower
Storrs Tower, once known as the School of Forestry and Tourism, is an abandoned structure that was built in the 1920s. It is a three-story, granite masonry building with a slate roof and a mansard roof decorated with dormers and a central gable. It is in the French Renaissance architectural style and features a wooden balcony above the main entrance. Storrs Tower also has a large, green copper-roofed and a domed tower that once housed a carillon of 10 bells. It is now covered in vines and overgrown with weeds.
Storrs Tower was the first building constructed on the university’s campus in 1921. It was built to house the forestry program, but in the 1950s the school added a tourism program. In the 1990s, it was converted into offices for faculty in the departments of forestry, wildlife and fisheries ecology, and geography. In the late 2000s, the building was vacated as the departments were reorganized into the Department of Environment and Society. In 2015, the building was closed for renovations and was scheduled to reopen for the fall 2016 semester. The renovations were expected to take about 18 months and cost about $16 million. The renovations were intended to make the building handicapped accessible and to install a new fire alarm and sprinkler system.
Merrick Hall
Merrick Hall was built in 1931 and was used as a men’s dormitory until around 1970. It is a three-story, granite masonry building with a slate roof and a central gable. It features a copper mansard roof and a wooden balcony above the main entrance. It is in the French Renaissance architectural style and features a copper-roofed and domed tower. Merrick Hall is now covered in vines and overgrown with weeds. Prior to 1931, the Merrick Hall space was used as a football stadium. In 1931, the field was converted into a dormitory. In the 1950s, Merrick Hall was used as a men’s dormitory until the building was condemned and closed in 1970.
Chittenden Hall
Chittenden Hall was built in 1941 and was used as a men’s dormitory until around 1970. It is a three-story, masonry building with a slate roof and a central gable. It features a copper mansard roof and a wooden balcony above the main entrance. It is in the French Renaissance architectural style and features a brick-roofed and domed tower. Chittenden Hall is now covered in vines and overgrown with weeds.
Prior to 1941, the Chittenden Hall space was used as a women’s dormitory. In 1941, the building was converted into a men’s dormitory until the building was condemned and closed for use in 1970. In the mid-1980s, workers were sent to clean out the building, and they reported coming across an old tin can with “Hershey, PA” printed on it. Inside were several tattered pieces of paper with typewritten questions, such as “What is your favorite sport?” and “Who are your favorite movie stars?”
Shoemaker Hall and Gardner Hall
Shoemaker Hall, once used as a men’s dormitory, is a three-story, granite masonry building with a slate roof, a central gable, and a copper mansard roof. It features a wooden balcony above the main entrance. It is in the French Renaissance architectural style and features a brick-roofed and domed tower. Shoemaker Hall is now covered in vines and overgrown with weeds.
Gardner Hall, once used as a women’s dormitory, is a three-story, granite masonry building with a slate roof and a central gable. It features a copper mansard roof and a wooden balcony above the main entrance. It is in the French Renaissance architectural style and features a brick-roofed and domed tower. Gardner Hall is now covered in vines and overgrown with weeds.
Holtzendorff Hall and Sh
Holtzendorff Hall, once used as a men’s dormitory, is a three-story, masonry building with a slate roof and a central gable. It features a copper mansard roof and a wooden balcony above the main entrance. It is in the French Renaissance architectural style and features a brick-roofed and domed tower. Holtzendorff Hall is now overgrown with vines and weeds.
Shoemaker Hall, once used as a women’s dormitory, is a three-story, masonry building with a slate roof and a central gable. It features a copper mansard roof and a wooden balcony above the main entrance. It is in the French Renaissance architectural style and features a brick-roofed and domed tower. Shoemaker Hall is now overgrown with vines and weeds.
The End of the Boneyard
The Boneyard was a place of hope and dreams for many students. It was a place where students were free to experiment with their creative side and come up with new ideas. It was also a place of solitude where students came to reflect and relax. The Boneyard will always be a special place on the UConn campus. It will remain a part of many students’ memories for years to come. The Boneyard is now gone, but it will live on as a place of inspiration for creative minds.
The Future of the Boneyard
The future of the Boneyard is uncertain. The university may tear down abandoned buildings to create more green space. Alternatively, they may be preserved as part of the university’s history. In the meantime, the Boneyard remains a source of inspiration for students and visitors alike. It is a place where people come to dream and create. It is a magical place where people come to be alone with their thoughts and let their creativity flow. It is a place where people come to remember the past and look toward a hopeful future.