POWELL-NORTON HALL
Quick Facts |
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| Location: | East of Student Recreation Center |
| Hall Type: | All male |
| Capacity: | 120 Residents |
| Room Types: |
Doubles and Triples |
| A/C: | Yes |
| Floors: | 4 Residential Floors |
| Break Periods: | Break Housing Offered |
| Staff: |
Braden W. Boyer, Associate Resident Director 4 Resident Assistants |
| Desk Hours of Operation: |
Mon-Fri: 8:00 a.m. to Midnight |
| Front Desk Number | 217-581-5551 |
| Mailing Address | Room # Powell-Norton 280 Grant Ave. Charleston, IL 61920-3354 |
| Social Media |
In honor of Zella Powell and Ona Norton Zella Powell is believed to be ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ's first Black graduate, earning a degree from Eastern
State Normal School in 1910. Ona Norton was the matriarch of a cherished Black family
in Charleston, IL. in the 1950's, in a time when it was difficult for students of
color to find off-campus housing in Charleston.
Amenities:
- Direct Internet Connection in Room
- Wireless Internet
- Community Kitchenettes
- Semi-Private Bathrooms
- TV Lounge
- Study lounges on each floor
- Vending Machines
- Cable Television Service
- Laundry Facilities located on the ground floor
