113-year-old building at U of M slated for $25 million renovation
The renovations at Mynders Hall, seen here in 1913, will include mechanical, electrical, plumbing, elevator and interior finishes, and new furnishings as well as computer infrastructure. There will also be structural reinforcements to the 113-year-old building. (Courtesy University of Memphis)
Opened in 1912 as one of the first three buildings at what was then known as the West Tennessee State Normal School, Mynders Hall served the University of Memphis for decades as a women’s dormitory.
However, the stately building near the heart of the campus has been vacant since 2015, like many of the school’s former residence halls.
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Jody Callahan
Jody Callahan graduated with degrees in journalism and economics from what is now known as the University of Memphis. He has covered news in Memphis for more than 25 years.
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