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Image 1 of 1: Hankal Hall was erected in 1957. The original purpose of the hall was residential; it now serves as an office area—including a state-of-the-art computer lab, study room, and lounge—for student athletes. The dormitory was dedicated to Edna Rose Hankal (19??-1973) on May 30, 1958. Hankal was appointed consecutively as the second Dean of Women, Residence Director of Hale Hall, and Head Resident Counselor. The building was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1996.
Hankal Hall was erected in 1957. The original purpose of the hall was residential; it now serves as an office area—including a state-of-the-art computer lab, study room, and lounge—for student athletes. The dormitory was dedicated to Edna Rose Hankal (19??-1973) on May 30, 1958. Hankal was appointed consecutively as the second Dean of Women, Residence Director of Hale Hall, and Head Resident Counselor. The building was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1996.

Hankal Hall was erected in 1957. The original purpose of the hall was residential; it now serves as an office area—including a state-of-the-art computer lab, study room, and lounge—for student athletes. The dormitory was dedicated to Edna Rose Hankal (19??-1973) on May 30, 1958. Hankal was appointed consecutively as the second Dean of Women, Residence Director of Hale Hall, and Head Resident Counselor. The building was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1996.

Hankal Hall

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Hankal Hall was erected in 1957. The original purpose of the hall was residential; it now serves as an office area—including a state-of-the-art computer lab, study room, and lounge—for student athletes. The dormitory was dedicated to Edna Rose Hankal (19??-1973) on May 30, 1958. Hankal was appointed consecutively as the second Dean of Women, Residence Director of Hale Hall, and Head Resident Counselor. The building was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1996.

Title Hankal Hall
Creator Nashville Historical Foundation
Author Julia Mitchell, Belmont University Student; 2021
Date 1957; 2015
Address 3500 John E. Merritt Boulevard
Type Building
Coverage Area 4
Source Edna Rose Hankal, namesake
Contributor Tennessee State Board of Education; National Collegiate Athletic Association
Subject African Americans; Post-World War II; Science and Technology; Sports; Neighborhoods; National Register of Historic Places; Education
Keywords Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Tennessee Agricultural and Industrial State, Tennessee State University, Universities, Colleges, North Nashville, Computer Labs, Student Athletes, Buildings
Rights CC BY-NC 4.0