Site of Krause Hall

Site of Krause Hall. , Built in 1919 to replace the original Tempe Normal School dining hall, this building was informally named to honor Robert and Martha Krause, who managed it as steward and matron for 30 years. Krause Hall was later remodeled as a cafeteria and was used for that purpose until completion of the Memorial Union in 1956. After that time, it was used variously as a maintenance shop, payroll and personnel office and academic office space. The building was demolished in 1989 to make room for the Life Sciences Tower., Built: 1919 to replace original campus dining hall , Remodeled: 1921-1935 , Remodeled: 1936 as cafeteria (WTA assisted) , Presidents: A.J. Mathews, George Swetman, Grady Gammage , Contractors: C.W. Brown; Adams and Cavin , Architect: Lescher and Mahoney; L.M. Fitzhugh , 1919-1989, Reverse , Robert Krause, a native of Hungary, and Martha Krause, who was born in Scotland, met in California and came to Arizona on a motorcycle and sidecar in 1913. Because of their experience in food service, they were hired by President Arthur J. Matthews in 1913 to manage the Tempe Normal School's dining hall. Known for their strict rules and efficient management, "Pa" and "Ma" Krause also showed warm understanding to students who needed their attention and help. In the old dining hall, students took assigned seats with seniors at the head and foot of each table. Meals were served in boarding house style, and waiters were required to wear long-sleeved white dress shirts. Sometimes, after the tables were cleared, a dinner dance was held in the hall. Remodeled several times, the building became a cafeteria in 1936. In 1943 Mr. and Mrs. Krause retired to California. At that time they were honored by the Arizona State Teacher's College Board of Education for their 30 years of service to the institution.