February 2026 | Advocacy News

Modernist Master Hall is One of Four Buildings on West Gilman Proposed for Demolition

By Kurt Stege

Modernist Master Hall, along with three neighboring buildings on the 400 block of West Gilman Street, faces potential demolition to make way for a 16-story student apartment complex known as The Standard. The Landmarks Commission assigned Category A (historic value) to both Master Hall and the Stratford Atrium Apartments, signaling a concern about their loss. The proposal advances next to the Plan Commission, where the future of these architecturally and culturally significant buildings will be decided.

Master Hall (415 W. Gilman St.), shown with neighboring buildings at 411 and 433 W. Gilman St., all proposed for demolition.