A 1937 California Mission Revival dormitory at the New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, still in daily campus use, now as offices and a writing lab.
At a glance
Fitch Hall stands on the campus of the New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology in Socorro. Built in 1937 as a student dormitory, it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1989. The building is rectangular, constructed of stuccoed masonry, and designed in the California Mission Revival style. Today it houses the Department of Communication, Liberal Arts, and Social Sciences, along with the Writing and Communication Lab.
History
The hall was designed by the architectural firm Brittelle & Ginner and completed in 1937. It served continuously as a dormitory for five decades. A survey in 1987 found it still used for student housing. By the time of its National Register listing in 1989, its role on campus had shifted. The institute converted the building to academic offices.
What you see
Stuccoed masonry gives the building a smooth, unbroken surface. A one-story entry porch projects from the front. It has a flat roof and arched openings. The side elevations carry curvilinear gables, and the roof is covered with mission tile. These elements together define the California Mission Revival character.
Cultural significance
Fitch Hall represents the Mission Revival movement in New Mexico campus architecture. Its listing on the National Register of Historic Places in 1989 recognized its local architectural and educational significance. The building remains in active use, linking the institute’s early residential history to its present academic mission.
Key facts
- Country: United States
- City: Socorro
- Coordinates: 34.0653, -106.9042
- National Register of Historic Places: listed 1989
Practical information & getting there
The building is on the campus of the New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology in Socorro. Visitors should check with the institute for access to campus offices.
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