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Moravian College • Preservation Master Plan
Masonry
The foundation of Hamilton Hall is parged with
cement, which is delaminating in several places
along the south and east walls. As with most
brick buildings at Moravian, Hamilton Hall has
several small areas of deteriorating brick and has
experienced several repointing campaigns. Some
runoff staining is visible on the north chimney and
walls.
The brickwork on the south side of the ell was
painted dark brown. This paint coating is cracking
and flaking off, taking some of the brick surface
with it.
Wood
Hamilton Hall has relatively plain woodwork,
with the exception of its front dormer with mock
half-timbering and the bracketed entrance hood.
Paint is cracking and failing on most of these
elements. Most of the exterior woodwork needs
scraping and painting, including the cornices,
dormer, and window frames. The porch on the ell
has plain wood posts which appear intact, but part
of the porch ceiling is rotting.
Other Features
Figure 8-229. Hamilton Hall, original staircase along south wall
(JMA 2009).
There is a non-historic metal fire escape at the
rear of the ell in a secluded location. On the north
foundation are several historic grates, some with
stone wells.
Interior
The interior of Hamilton Hall has been altered to
serve a variety of uses. The building was renovated
and a large addition was made ca. 1891-1892 to
convert the house to the first Resident Professor’s
House. The first floor was remodeled to function
as classrooms in 1954. A historic staircase and some
Figure 8-228. Hamilton Hall, iron grate and stone well (JMA
2009).
Figure 8-230. Hamilton Hall, typical conditions in office area
(JMA 2009).
John Milner Associates • October 2009 • Chapter 8 • Historic Buildings • 245