Wingate Hall, University of Maine, Orono, Maine B17

Wingate Hall, University of Maine, Orono, Maine B17

Image of Wingate Hall, a two-story brick building on a flat site with mature trees. The building's brick is laid in a rusticated pattern to enhance the character of the otherwise plain scheme. A recessed arch defines the building's entrance. "The third oldest building on campus, Wingate Hall was built in 1892 on the same site as White Hall, the first building on campus. Wingate was designed by noted Bangor architect, Frank Kidder. Perhaps foretelling, White Hall burned in 1890. Wingate suffered a similar fate on February 16, 1943. At the time of the fire in 1943, Wingate housed civil engineering, engineering drafting, physics, the Technology Experiment Station, and the offices of the Dean of Technology. Wingate Hall currently (2021) houses the following departments: Office of Student Employment Office of Student Records Student Financial Aid Wingate Hall was named after William Wingate who was appointed to the Board of Trustees by Gov. Joshua Chamberlain in 1867, serving as Board president from 1879–83. Wingate was influential in establishing the University in Orono, and helped to assure the necessary buildings for its development. His connection with the university marked a period of construction of numerous buildings on campus. During his tenure, he was a prominent member of nearly every university building committee and an adviser in university policy.