Bennett
House Details
Floor # | 5 |
Capacity | 43 |
Room Types | Single, Double |
Gender | Male |
Average Ceiling Height | Between 8’2″ and 8’8″ with a downward slant toward the external wall. |
Average Window Size | Small: 22.5″ x 52″, Large: 45.5″ x 52″, X-Large: 70″ x 52″ |
A/C | No |
Furnishings | Lofted bed; desk with bookshelf and desk chair; wardrobe with drawers; waste basket; recycle bin; mirror; towel bar; blinds. |
More Details | Bennett has a den that has tables and chairs for studying, playing game or a quiet place to stretch out and relax. The community bathroom has individual shower stalls with a changing area. A water bottle refill station promotes the Department of Residence’s green initiatives. |
House History
Named for Alfred Bennett (1859-1922). Bennett came to Iowa State from Chicago University in 1885 and served as Head of Chemistry from 1885 to 1913. He was a member of the first “committee on post-graduate studies” in 1899. He wrote one of the first textbooks on general chemistry. He was honored at the convocation that marked the establishment of the “Twenty-five Year Club.”