Architectural Analysis
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Engineering Analysis
Site-Related Aspect, Parking Facilities
The building site of Norwood Hall was the previous site of a civil war fort, Fort Dette. The fort was only in existence from 1863-1865, being abandoned in 1865. The area is somewhat of a hill located on the southeastern side of campus. The south, east, and west sides get the best sun, the southern side especially in the winter. The northern side does not see much sunlight, mainly due to the fact that there are many large trees blocking the little sunlight that reaches that side. |
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| When Norwood was built, the site was a grassy knoll, and didn't have any trees, so all of the foliage around it now has been planted. Evidence of this can be seen in the picture of Norwood just after completion. The trees and other foliage around it now are shown in the drawing as well as the present sidewalks of the site. |  |
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As far as the views from campus, the building is essentially hidden from the central part of campus or the "puck" area. It is also seen just peeking through the trees when approached from the eastern side of the building. However, it is very clearly seen from both University Centers, and almost no matter where on campus one may be, a glimpse of the top of the building can bee seen just above the treetops. Therefore, the building appears almost to be almost illusive, but when near it or seeing it from the University Center areas, it has a surprisingly commanding presence. |
| Parking facilities for the building are very limited. Because it is located on the central campus area, the nearest parking is the visitor's parking lot on the south side of the University Center East, or a small lot just north of Norwood that is more intended for Basic Engineering, Parker Hall, and a few other surrounding buildings. These lots can both be seen on the campus map. |  |
