The Gables

Building Name:
The Gables
Alternate Names:
International House
Historical Note:
Built in 1879-1880 as a home for President Welch and his family, The Gables was later purchased by Professor Millikan Stalker and eventually passed to Iowa State College in 1928. Renamed International House, it served as a residence for international male students. The building sustained significant fire damage in 1951 but was repaired and continued in use until it was intentionally demolished in 1963 to make way for Buchanan Hall.
Year Built:
1879
Year Removed:
1963
Photographs Containing The Gables:
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Source
Preferred Citation:
"The Gables", Campus Cornerstones, Digital Scholarship and Initiatives
Reference Link:
https://digital.lib.iastate.edu/historic-buildings/items/buildingprofile0015.html