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|Population=235}}'''Wallach''' is one of two residence halls that make up the [[Living Learning Center]]. Along with Hartley Hall, it is one of the oldest dorms on campus, first constructed in 1904 as part of [[McKim]]'s Master Plan. Wallach was originally named Livingston Hall, after [[Robert Livingston]], a King's College alumnus active in the American Revolution and the Constitutional Convention. It was renamed Wallach, after Columbia College alumnus [[Ira D. Wallach]], who largely underwrote its restoration and renovation in the late 1970s to the amount of over $2 million.
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Wallach Hall was built to mirror its twin, Hartley Hall. Both halls feature single rooms and doubles, the sizes of which vary. Singles range from 94 sq. ft to 130 sq. ft, and doubles between 194 sq. ft and 222 sq. ft. The 9th floor features larger rooms and the 10th floor serves as housing for the building CPA and friends. The ranges in room size are said to be "in the interest of true democracy". In recent years, selection of larger rooms has shifted from wealth to seniority. Following the creation of the LLC and its application process, Hartley and Wallach have lost their place as prized senior dorms (due to its proximity to [[Hamilton Hall]]). The LLC's popularity has steadily increased, due largely to the programming coordination of former LLC Residence Life coordinator, Julie Beerntsen, and the RA and CPA staff; the removal of the resident event programming requirement has also played a role in its newfound popularity.
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'''Wallach''' is one of two residence halls that make up the [[Living Learning Center]].
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== History ==
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Construction on Wallach started in 1904 and was completed in 1905. Wallach is one of the oldest residence halls on campus, along with Hartley Hall, its twin. Both are part of the original [[McKim, Mead and White]] Master Plan. Wallach was originally named Livingston Hall, after Robert R. Livingston, a King's College alumnus active in the American Revolution and the Constitutional Convention. This is ironic because [[Robert Livingston]]'s uncle, [[William Livingston]], had led some of the most vociferous opposition to the formation of King's College.
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The building was renamed Wallach, after Columbia College alumnus [[Ira D. Wallach]], who donated $2m for the building to be restored and renovated in the late 1970s.
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== Description==
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Wallach, like Hartley, has both singles and doubles of various sizes. Singles range from 94 sq ft to 130 sq ft and doubles from 194 sq ft to 222 sq ft. The 9th floor has larger rooms, and the 10th floor is for the building [[CPA]] and his or her friends.
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Rooms used to be priced according to size, and the spendthrift would therefore nab all the bigger rooms. Wallach was then incorporated in the [[LLC]]. Students who want to live in the LLC must now complete an extensive application. If they are accepted, they are assigned a random lottery number. Students are then able to select an LLC room in order of seniority (senior, junior, sophomore), or if they have the same seniority, in order of lottery number. A large number of sophomores apply in the hope of getting a single, thus avoiding the harsh reality of the normal student's housing lottery.
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Wallach, along with Hartley, is no longer especially popular among seniors due to all these complications.
  
 
== Photos ==
 
== Photos ==

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Wallach
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Built 1904
Renovated
Population 235
University Residence Halls
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Wallach is one of two residence halls that make up the Living Learning Center.

History

Construction on Wallach started in 1904 and was completed in 1905. Wallach is one of the oldest residence halls on campus, along with Hartley Hall, its twin. Both are part of the original McKim, Mead and White Master Plan. Wallach was originally named Livingston Hall, after Robert R. Livingston, a King's College alumnus active in the American Revolution and the Constitutional Convention. This is ironic because Robert Livingston's uncle, William Livingston, had led some of the most vociferous opposition to the formation of King's College.

The building was renamed Wallach, after Columbia College alumnus Ira D. Wallach, who donated $2m for the building to be restored and renovated in the late 1970s.

Description

Wallach, like Hartley, has both singles and doubles of various sizes. Singles range from 94 sq ft to 130 sq ft and doubles from 194 sq ft to 222 sq ft. The 9th floor has larger rooms, and the 10th floor is for the building CPA and his or her friends.

Rooms used to be priced according to size, and the spendthrift would therefore nab all the bigger rooms. Wallach was then incorporated in the LLC. Students who want to live in the LLC must now complete an extensive application. If they are accepted, they are assigned a random lottery number. Students are then able to select an LLC room in order of seniority (senior, junior, sophomore), or if they have the same seniority, in order of lottery number. A large number of sophomores apply in the hope of getting a single, thus avoiding the harsh reality of the normal student's housing lottery.

Wallach, along with Hartley, is no longer especially popular among seniors due to all these complications.

Photos

  • Single 7A5, view 1

  • Single 7A5, view 2

  • Single 7A5, view 3

  • Single 7A8

  • Double 3B3, view 1

  • Double 3B3, view 2

  • B-suite lounge

  • B-suite kitchen

  • C-suite lounge

  • C-suite kitchen

  • Main lounge, view 1

  • Main lounge, view 2

Floor plans

  • Floor 2

  • Floor 3

  • Floor 4

  • Floor 5

  • Floor 6

  • Floor 7

  • Floor 8

  • Floor 9

  • Floor 10

Map

<googlemap lat="40.806081" lon="-73.962077" type="map" zoom="16" width="500" height="300" controls="small"> 40.806081, -73.962077, Wallach residence hall </googlemap>

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