Auburn in Lee County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
Wittel Dormitory
Photographed By Kevin Vincent, July 12, 2013
1. Wittel Dormitory Marker (Now Missing)
Wittel Dormitory has long been admired as one of Auburn’s most significant examples of classic nineteenth-century design. Built in the early 1900’s by Samuel S. Wittel to house professional women, it also served as a home for three generations of the Wittel family. After World War II enrollment at the Polytechnic Institute, which is now Auburn University, rose dramatically and Wittel became Auburn’s first dormitory for college women. The original structure features copper roof details, wood floors throughout, silver plate applied to the front entrance ceilings and Auburn’s first elevator.Erected 1999 by Historic Chattahoochee Commission and the Auburn Heritage Association.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education.
Location. Marker is missing. It was located near 32° 36.236′ N, 85° 28.788′ W. Marker was in Auburn, Alabama, in Lee County. Marker was at the intersection of South Gay Street and East Thach Avenue, on the right when traveling
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location. Auburn University Chapel (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Auburn United Methodist Church Founder's Chapel (approx. 0.2 miles away); Desegregation at Auburn (approx. 0.2 miles away); The East Alabama Methodist College (approx. 0.2 miles away); Auburn WWI Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Lathe (approx. 0.2 miles away); Auburn 1865~Present / The "Loveliest Village" (approx. 0.2 miles away); Auburn - Alabama (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Auburn.
Photographed By Mark Hilton, November 22, 2015
2. Missing Wittel Dormitory Marker
Photographed By Mark Hilton, November 22, 2015
3. Missing marker looking north on South Gay Street.
Photographed By Kevin Vincent, July 12, 2013
4. Wittel Dormitory
Credits. This page was last revised on August 29, 2020. It was originally submitted on July 14, 2013, by Kevin Vincent of Arlington, Virginia. This page has been viewed 838 times since then and 87 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on July 14, 2013, by Kevin Vincent of Arlington, Virginia. 2, 3. submitted on November 22, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. 4. submitted on July 14, 2013, by Kevin Vincent of Arlington, Virginia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
