University Garage

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Building

Title: University Garage

Address: 2211 H Street, N.W.

Square and lot, bordering streets: Square 55 (H, I, 22nd, 23rd)

Architect: Mills, Petticord & Mills

Date of construction: 1972

Original owner: George Washington University

Description: Built by the Hyman Construction Company, there is space for 1083 automobiles on twelve levels, three of which are below ground. Formerly on the square: Welling Hall at 814 22nd Street, named for James Clarke Welling, University President (1871-94). A residence hall for men and student athletes, it was closed in 1970 to make way for the new garage building.

Historic designation: None

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Author or Source: University Archives subject files
Document Location: University Archives
Date Added to Encyclopedia: December 21, 2006
Prepared by: Lyle Slovick, Assistant University Archivist

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