Masson Hall (1897-)
Dates
- Usage: 1897
Biography
Masson Hall was opened free of debt, with accomodation for fiteen residents in 1897 by the Edinburgh Association for the University Education of Women to ensure the continued success of higher education for women at the University of Edinburgh. The original building sat at No. 31 George Square, and was purchased for £2500, with additions to follow. The Hall was intended primarly for students of the Arts, though students from the Faculty of Sicence, Medicine, Music and Dentistry also resided. A chief feature was the library, known as the Pfeiffer Room, named for its donor. The site at George Square was taken over in 1964 for redevelopment; Masson Hall was relocated to South Lauder Road where it remained until 1994. There is still in existence a Masson House at Pollock Halls.
Citation:
Masson Hall, Retrospect and Forecast, 1931"Masson Hall Of Residence - Our History", Ourhistory.Is.Ed.Ac.Uk, 2018 http://ourhistory.is.ed.ac.uk/index.php/Masson_Hall_of_Residence> [Accessed 9 November 2018]
Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:
Masson Hall Group Photos, 1924-1937
These three photos are group photos of most likely Masson Hall residents, between the years 1924-1937. Marjorie Rackstraw is seated in the middle of the second row, and Masson Hall is most likely the building behind them.
Photograph of conservatory and students sunbathing, 1924-1937
Photo depicts students sunbathing outside of a glass addition to Masson Hall.