Spooner Hall

Floor Plans

Spooner houses 90 students on four alternating coed floors. The rustic main lounge on the first floor is conducive to quiet study and relaxation. A TV lounge is also located on the first floor. The laundry and rec room are on the ground floor. There are three kitchen areas located in the hall.

FREE LAUNDRY!

There are four Community Advisors (CAs) in Spooner Hall and a Hall Director who supervises the CA staff. These upperclass students are available to help you get acquainted with other residents, plan activities and answer questions you may have about residence hall living or the campus in general.

Each room has:

2 beds
2 mattresses ( 36" x 80") and pads
2 desks and desk chairs
closet
dresser

The room also includes:

drapes
desk lamp
mirror
towel bar
wastebasket

Students who own computers may sign up for direct network access in their rooms. The procedure for connecting to the network from your residence hall is described on the Computing Services website. For students who don't own computers, the University of Minnesota Bookstore makes several brands available for purchase at special educational discounts.

Please consult with your roommate prior to making plans for bunks, carpets, TV, refrigerator, etc. Pets are not permitted, except aquarium fish.

Unique to Spooner is the veranda, a spacious room with comfortable furniture, stylish woodwork and 11 windows around the south wall providing natural light and great atmosphere. The Veranda is utilized for quiet study, socializing, and hall events.

Spooner has alcoves on all four floors providing a comfortable cental meeting area for students as well as a study area close to the rooms.

Some Interesting Facts About Spooner Hall

Spooner Hall is one of two matching halls, Camden Hall being the other. The hall was named for Lewis C. Spooner, the local state representative in 1913. It was designed by Clarence Johnston and was built in 1913 at a cost of $50,000.

Spooner Hall is a four story building with a raised ground floor, Kasota stone trim, and 1/1 sash. Its hipped roof has wide overhanging eaves with curvilinear rafter tails and gabbed dormers. The south facade has a series of wide Tudor-arched windows that light a projecting sun into the Spooner lounge.

In 1960 Spooner Hall was remodeled and during 1990 to 1993 the hall was totally refurbished. It remains a popular residence hall among college students who appreciate the gracious lounges and large rooms characteristic of its original design.