Brodie Hall
A residence hall composed of an old section (Barracks No. 3) and and a newer section built on site of Second Academic Building. The old section was completed in September, 1900, at cost of $17,500; it was remodeled 1957-58 at cost of $165,476. The new section was completed in the summer of 1957 at a cost of $556,386; it contains 65,037 sq. ft. Brodie houses 291 members of the Corps of Cadets. Brodie faces Lane Hall and is close to Squires Student Center.
Brodie Hall is a residence hall on the Upper Quad. It also houses offices for the Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets.
William M. Brodie
Brodie Hall is named for William Mayo Brodie. Brodie was a graduate of Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College and Polytechnic Institute, receiving his bachelor of science degree in mechanical engineering in 1901 and master of engineering degree in 1902. He served as college librarian from 1901 to 1903. He started as a mathematics instructor and over the years worked his way to the rank of professor, becoming acting head of the department in 1924. He was a professor of mathematics from 1901 to 1932. Brodie was an active member of the Blacksburg Episcopal Church, served as a colonel in World War I, and was an active member of the Freemason Society. He died in 1932.
Address: Mall Entrance / Main Street | Map Grid: M-3
Originally Built: 1957 | Abbreviation: BRO