Freeman Hall (Georgia Tech)

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Y. Frank Freeman, Jr. Hall
Established: 1972
Type: Residence Hall
Location: Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Campus: FE West
Website: Freeman Hall Site

Freeman Residence Hall (Number 3 on the map) is a residence hall in the Georgia Tech Freshman Experience. Freeman is coed by floor and part of Fitten, Freeman, and Montag group often abbreviated "FFM."[1] Freeman was originally built for $580,000 and was designed by the architects Bradbury & Associates.[2]

The dorm is named after famous movie producer and Tech alum Y. Frank Freeman. He produced titles such as The Biscuit Eaters, Naked Jungle, Omar Kahyyam, and War of the Worlds.[3]

Chris Klaus, founder of Kaneva, Inc. and Internet Security Systems (ISS), cited his stay in Freeman Hall as one of the reasons he made a $15 million (USD) donation to Georgia Tech.[4][5]

Coordinates: 33°46′39.00″N, 84°24′13.93″W

[edit] References

  1. ^ Residence Life Staff Spotlight - Fitten, Freeman, Montag
  2. ^ Montag Hall Information
  3. ^ theoscarsite.com/whoswho3/freeman_y.htm. Retrieved on 2007-06-10.
  4. ^ “Ex-student spreads wealth at Tech 26-year-old donates $15 million”, Atlanta Journal-Constitution, 2000-03-29 
  5. ^ “Innovator gives Tech $15 million”, Atlanta Journal-Constitution, 2000-03-29 
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