McKee Hall
History
- McKee Hall was first known as New Hall in 1904, when it was first built for the Women’s Female Seminary College.
- It was changed to McKee Hall because of Leila S. McKee.
- Leila S. McKee attended this college and also became the principal of this college in 1888.
- She graduated from this college with an A.B. Degree in 1885.
- She also received her Ph. D. Degree in 1892.
Architecture
- This building was created as the first new residence hall on this college campus.
Significant Events
- During Leila McKee’s principal term, she became president of the school.
Fun Facts
- The building was named in 1917 in honor of Mrs. McKee. She was born in 1858 in Kentucky as the youngest of fourteen children.
- She resided in Kansas City with her husband, James B. Welsh, and passed away there in 1938.
- The building became acquired as part of Miami University’s purchase of Western College in 1973.
- This is one of three dorms still in use for Western students.
