Blake House
Building Information
Geographic Coordinates: 46.724674, -117.00807
Location: Blake Street
Blake House
Architect: Hugh Richardson (Lewiston); General contractor, Commercial Builders (Moscow)
History: Originally, named for Mrs. Ethel Steel, Board of Regents, 1933-1946, a leader in the movement to provide cooperative dormitories at the U of I. The dormitory has moved serveral time since then.
Description: Wood frame with brick ornament, flat roof; basement and three floors, 11,116 sq. feet
Use History: Cooperative dormitory for 58 girls; replaced Ridenbaugh Hall as a residence
Date: 1952-
Cost: 150,000
Cost Notes: $150,000 (Bonds)
Sources: Cards, Morton, UG 12 (2320)