Goodloe Hall (1961)

Henderson had initiated plans on September 27, 1958, to construct two more dormitories, one to house 152 men and one for 152 women. Because of the increased enrollment since 1951, the College faced the problem of providing “adequate housing for all of the students who demand living quarters on the campus.” In a special meeting on July 12, 1960, the Board awarded the construction contract to the low bidder, Kelly Nelson Construction Company, Little Rock, for $1,021,502.

Of contemporary functional design, the new three-story dormitories of red brick were the first to be air-conditioned. They featured spacious lounges, offices, kitchenettes, laundry rooms, “ample closet space, and all equipment for gracious living".

While the dormitories were still under construction, the Board accepted on September 16, 1960, the recommendations submitted by the special committee appointed to suggest names for the two buildings. Goodloe Hall was once again the name selected for the dormitory for men; Turrentine Hall, for women.

Located on the north campus, both dormitories faced Huddleston Street. Turrentine Hall was on the north side of Huddleston Street in front of Garrett Hall; Goodloe Hall was on the south side of the Street and to the north of Foster Hall. Capable of housing 304 students, these Halls expanded dormitory facilities so that Henderson could care for over 1,000 students on campus. The dormitories were completed for use by the fall semester in September, 1961.

After briefly housing freshman women, Goodloe Hall became the dormitory for athleats in September, 1970. By 1980, Goodloe, Foster, and Newberry Halls housed men; Oaks, Pines, Holly, Turrentine, and Smith, women; Garrett Hall and 14 mobile homes, married couples.

The College razed Goodloe Hall ca. 2006 to build East Hall.