Sackett History

Beatrice Walton-Sackett
   Click here to learn about Beatrice Walton-Sackett and why she was chosen to have Sackett Hall named after her.
Sackett Hall Opens
   Click here to read about the official opening of Sackett Hall in Spring of 1950.
Historical Photos
Students protest the builder's strike during the constuction of Sackett Hall. A picture of the furniture arrangement of the student rooms.  The furniture had been in use until they were replaced in Summer 2003 with furniture from the College Inn. Sackett Hall had its own kitchen service for several years.
Old aerial photo of the west side of campus.  Picture taken before the construction of the current West Hall, West Complex, Hawley Hall, Cauthorn Hall, Poling Hall, Buxton Hall, Heckart and Avery. Old photograph of Sackett Hall soon after its completion.  
Photographs are available at OSU Archives.
Still to come...
   There are many rumors about the spooky past of Sackett Hall. Soon we will post information on the alleged connection with Ted Bundy and Sackett Hall, the tradition of the "Sackett Haunted Catacombs," and the ghost of Brandy from room 121 (now H-102).
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