Shoemaker Hall (1915), St. Cloud State University, 1960-1969
The addition as seen in this 1960s-era photo opened the fall of 1960 to house an additional 400 students. The addition cost $1.4 million. The original hall was renovated in 2011 followed by renovations to the east and west wings in 2013-2014. Photo courtesy of University Communications
Students and employees celebrated the 100th anniversary of Shoemaker Hall, the three-wing student residence at the south end of campus this September.
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Shoemaker Hall opened in September 1915 after a year of construction at a cost of $80,000. It is named for alumnus, faculty member and St. Cloud State President Waite Shoemaker. A new addition, the east and west wings, opened in 1960 at a cost of $1.4 million.
The original hall was renovated in 2011 with the additions renovated in 2014. The renovations included a new technology room, new floor lounges, updated bathrooms, new lobby furniture and move-able room furniture, among other upgrades.
Students, faculty, staff and alumni returned to celebrate the 100th anniversary during Fall Celebrate! with a reception and program and tours of the hall.
