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Moravian College • Preservation Master Plan
stone, with ashlar blocks of varying size laid in
irregular courses and pointed with recessed flat
joints and gray cement mortar. Mock buttresses are
located flanking each corner and at regular intervals
along the walls on each side, and entrances are
flanked by stone-faced side walls. As with other
campus buildings, the stone exhibits rusty staining
from the contact between water and minerals in the
stone. The mortar joints are in good condition and
no problems were noted.
are set on the concrete caps of the low wing walls
flanking the entrance doors. The greyhounds have
a minimal amount of rust at their bases, but both
are otherwise in good condition.
Interior
Johnston Hall has a massive central gymnasium,
which is sized for three basketball courts, plus
large bleachers that seat 1,800 spectators. The
truss ceiling with fiberglass paneling is visible and
original bleachers are intact. The primary entrance
at the south end leads to a central lobby, which
provides access to east and west hallways. The
lobby has a marble-tiled floor, oak display cases,
and a curved back wall. Approximately 23 smaller
rooms are located in the low-roofed, windowed
spaces around the perimeter of the gymnasium.
These include restrooms, offices, locker rooms,
dressing rooms, a handball court, storage room,
and a kitchen (Moravian College n.d.). The interior
is largely in original condition.
Current Use
Figure 8-293. Johnston Hall, southeast corner, buttresses and
typical staining (JMA 2009).
Johnston Hall is currently used as an athletic facility
and event venue. This use has been continuous
since it opened in 1952.
Wood
Wood elements on the exterior consist mainly of
the roof cornice, which generally needs some paint
touchups. The east cornice has some mildew.
Other Features
The front entrance is flanked by painted cast-iron
greyhound statues, dating from the 1950s when the
college adopted the greyhound as its mascot. These
Figure 8-294. Johnston Hall, south front, greyhound statues
(JMA 2009). Figure 8-295. Unveiling of new greyhound statues (JMA 2009).
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