Originally a residence hall; composed of an old section (Barracks No. 4) and a newer section. Old section completed November 1902; cost approximately $18,000; remodeled 1957-58 at a cost of $142,567. Newer section completed Fall 1958 at cost of $556,386 on site of Science Hall (Barracks No. 7). Contains 55,413 sq. ft., housed 320 men until converted to house 302 women in the Fall of 1970. Converted to academic office space in the 1990s, now houses the English and Communication departments.
Named for D. C. Shanks, commandant of cadets, 1895-98.
Address: Turner Street (Upper Quad) | Map Grid: N-2
Originally Built: 1957 | Abbreviation: SHANK