Library study space in the Townhouses (March 15, 2017)

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Title:
Library study space in the Townhouses (March 15, 2017)
Description:
This is a photograph of the Springfield College temporary library study space in the lower level of the Townhouses on the campus of Springfield College. During the renovations of the library this space was opened up for students to use as extra study space. Shown are tables and chairs and extra computers. On the right hand side is a barrel that was required due to links that plagued the space at this time. The Townhouses were constructed in 1989 as senior apartment-style living and are still in use today. The building is located parallel to the Stagg football field and measures approximately 350 feet in length by 35 feet in width. The building has the capacity to house 160 students in total. The Townhouses consist of 20 units, and each unit is a separate residence with three floors, housing eight students. The 20 units are divided into two separate wings, each wing with 10 units. In the middle of the two wings is a conference center, a lounge, housing for the Residence Director, as well as the laundry room in the basement. The first floor of each Townhouse consists of a living room and kitchen and the second and third floors each have four rooms and one bathroom. All together this totals eight single bedrooms and two baths. All essential furniture, appliances, and utilities (heat and air conditioning) are included and laundry is shared by all tenants. All of the houses have access to a backyard, where students can enjoy cooking, socializing, or even watching a sporting event. The Wellness Center, now a part of the new Wellness Center/Physical Education Complex, was located in the basement of the townhouses. It was a 47,840-square-foot fitness area with weights and workout rooms. It opened in September 2008 and was moved by 2010. This basement space, as of 2013, is currently used to house the Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA) department. This is a born digital item. Photographic print was printed on paper and placed in collection.;
Date:
March 15, 2017
Format:
Photographs
Location:
Springfield College Archives and Special Collections
Collection (local):
College Archives Digital Collections
Subjects:
Springfield College
Springfield College--Buildings
Townhouses
Springfield College--Libraries
Springfield (Mass.)
Buildings
Dormitories
Residential facilities
Libraries
Places:
Massachusetts > Hampden (county) > Springfield
Link to Item:
http://cdm16122.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/p15370coll2/id/26990
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Publisher:
Springfield College
Identifier:
rg141-01-05-001