Saturday morning, hundreds of individuals, including ESU representatives and local community members, were in attendance for the official ribbon-cutting ceremony signifying the completion of renovations to Abigail Morse Hall.
The completed construction marks a significant moment for the historic hall which opened to students in 1924 with ESU students calling it home for nearly 100 years.
With construction first starting in spring of 2019, designers and architects were intentional to have the 21st-century amenities combined with homages to the important history of the building.
ESU Residential Life Director Cass Coughlin says that all of the work done to complete the project is a testament to all Hornets everywhere.
Architecture and remnants of the original Abigail Morse were included in the modern design including nearly 100-year-old doors being used for the hall’s reception desk and shelving in the kitchen space. The walls of Abigail Morse showcase timeless photographs of ESU graduates who once called Morse Hall home.
Coughlin says there was a lot of excitement amongst the visitors to Morse Hall Saturday morning.
Coughlin says he is hopeful that the newly renovated space, and other updates across the campus in recent years, will be a major drawing point for future students.
Photos are online at KVOE.com.
