Jordan Hall registered as historical site

By Jeff Hutson bolized a new era in the growth of the Assistant Neu’S Editor University. When completed, it was the first academic building on campus. has become a "his­ Hinkle Fieldhouse was completed • H IT IIM fi Ig ifciu m toric place" with the listing of Jordan shortly after Jordan Hall and an appli­ Hall in the National Register of Historic cation has already been submitted for Places. the fieldhouse to be listed in the his­ The 55-year-old building was accept­ toric register. ed for the register because of its unique "W e submitted the application some architecture and historical significance time ago and anticipate an answer very in the city. soon," McClanahan said "It is an educational The application is processed through landmark. Butler is the oldest inde­ the state museum system and the Marion pendent university in the city/' Thomas County Historical Society. If approved J. McClanahan, director of Grants and by the state, the application goes to the Special Projects; said. Department of the Interior in the Fed­ Jordan Hall was the subject of two eral government articles appearing in The American Archi­ "If an application is approved by the tect during the construction of the buil­ state it has a very good chance of being ding in 1928 and 1929. Considered the approved by the federal government" nation's foremost architectural journal McClanahan said "W e understand that the magazine included sketches by prom­ the application (for Hinkle Fieldhouse) inent Indianapolis architects Robert Frost has passed the state level." Daggett and Thomas Hibben. Jordan Hall is now eligible for any Hibben, a former Butler student and special grants which may become avail­ Daggett are noted for their designing of able for renovation of the building the Chamber of Commerce; City Trust however tax benefits will be minimal Building and the University since the University is a not-for-profit School of Medicine. organization. The design of Jordan Hall is consi­ The building also is safe in the un­ dered to be a classic example of colle­ likely case that the state should decide giate Gothic architecture. to build a highway through the neigh­ The American Architect not only point­ borhood ed out the collegiate Gothic design, but "It gives notoriety to the University," also praised the building's perfect bal­ McClanahan said. "It indicates that it ance. has been accepted by an objective panel The construction of Jordan Hall sym­ to the historic register."

Harvard prof, Greeks generate spirit for Bulldogs to speak on By Tracy Lawrence (within good taste) to encourage the "winner." Staff Writer Butler community to attend the games. The winner will be determined on world peace "Any type of promotion, such as the basis of four points: participation of What do a White Castle eating con­ flyers; the week of the game will be members, effectiveness of promotion, Dr. James Muller, M.D., co­ test, a faculty relay race and a yell-off permitted The housing units also will half-time entertainment and the actual founder of the International Physi­ have in common? be expected to provide some kind of number of people attending the game. cians for the Prevention of Nuclear All of these are activities planned for half-time activity," Davis explained Davis said a $500 prize will be awarded War, will deliver a lecture titled At the end of the season to the housing unit that best meets the half-time entertainment at the home “Who Needs Peace” today at 2:30 Butler basketball games. one Greek team will be chosen as the criteria Beginning in January, Greek hous­ pun in Jordan Hall 131. ing units will be in charge of promoting Muller, head of Cardiology at the Bulldog games within the Butler Harvard Medical School, was one community. Assistant basketball coach Nick Davis of the international scientists who said the new promotional tactics were appeared on Soviet prime time designed to increase attendance at the television discussing the effects of Bulldog games. nuclear war. "Attendance has been a real problem the past few years. I am hoping that the The lecture is sponsored by the actual participation of students will International Student Club and is help increase, the number of fans/' an organizational event for "Stu­ Davis said Each Greek housing unit that agrees dents for Peace," a new campus to participate will be assigned responsi­ organization The event is free to bility for a home game. Greek housing units w ill be participating in spirit nights at the men’s basketball games to the p u b lic The housing units may do anything boost attendance Photo by Mark Gilpin