Demolition of Suttle Hall on the campus of Mississippi State University is set to begin at 2 p.m., Wednesday [July 21].
Though no official ceremony is planned, organizers have scheduled a photo opportunity for media on the building's east side, where Ann Bailey, director of housing and residence life, will release the first official swing of the wrecking ball.
Suttle Hall is located at the intersection of George Perry St. and Barr Ave. Attendees are asked to gather near the southeast gate of the construction fence surrounding the building.
The one-time residence hall, named for N.D. Suttle, former professor of agronomy and head of the State Seed Testing Laboratory, was constructed in 1967. The nine-story facility housed 599 students annually before closing after the 2006-07 school year.
A plan is in development to make the structure's bricks available to the public once demolition is complete.
Bailey and housing staff members will be available to answer questions from media.
For more information, contact Bailey at 662-325-3555.
