Wallace House opened as the fifth dormitory on campus for the fall semester of 1889. It was named in honor of Robert Wallace, an original Trustee of the college.
The house was torn down in August 1959 for Wright Hall. The site proved too small, and today its memory remains as an unmarked part of Seeyle Lawn. It was situated just west of St. John’s Episcopal Church and what is today the lawn in front of the present location of Dewey House.
Wallace House exterior, 1889. Laura and Clara lived on the second story corner room seen on the left-hand side.
Wallace House exterior, 1895.
Wallace House parlor, 1892.
Wallace House parlor, 1897.
View from parlor towrds Mrs. Robinson's room.
View of entryway, 1895. Mrs. Robinson's room is open on the right.
Mrs. Robinson's room.
Mrs. Robinson at her desk.
Wallace house's new dining room.
Room #13, the residence of Dorothy Reed, 1893.
Unknown corner double room in Wallace.
Room #40, the residence of Mary E. Hamilton, 1893.