Furman University

William Joseph McGlothlin was Furman president from 1919 to 1933. McGlothlin was interested in moving the campus out of town so it could grow however received hostility. Hence, he purchased lots of land and the campus grew where it was originally located. In 1924, Furman achieved accreditation with the Southern Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools for the first time. There was a major expansion of athletics and the women's college become a part of Furman for financial reasons. President McGlothlin died after a car crash while on his way to the Baptist convention.

Floor Layout: McGlothlin Base | McGlothin 100 | McGlothlin 200

** WARNING: Diagrams in the floor layouts are not to scale.

Floor Space:

Singles: 9' x 12'

Doubles: 14' x 15'

Triples: 14' x 15' (includes a built-in dresser, additional built-in closet and bunked beds)

Closet Space:

Singles: 3' 4'6" (1)

Doubles: 3' x 4'6" (2)

Window Dimensions:

Singles: 4'4" wide x 6'3" high

Doubles: 7'9" wide x 6'3" high

Other Dimensions:

Desk: 42"w x 24"d x 30"h (natural finish)

Mattress: 36" x 80"

Dresser: 30"w x 24"d x 30"h (natural finish)

Chair: 18"w x 18"d x 32"h (natural finish)

Closet shelf: 16" x 36"

Bath: There is a hall equipped with private showers and dressing areas.

Other Details:

• 2 extra-long single beds
  
• 2 desks with three pedestal drawers (16" wide) and a full kneespace drawer (24" wide)
• 2 desk chairs - two-position frame
• 2 dressers with three drawers
• Settee (two-person couch)
• Carpeted floor
• 1 lavatory sink with medicine cabinet
• 2 walk-in closets
• Venetian blinds
• Air-conditioning
• Overhead light
• Each room is equipped with Microfridge (combination refrigerator/freezer/microwave unit)
• McGlothlin provides upgraded furniture for an additional cost - this includes carpet, lofts, and a couch. These additional amenities are NOT optional.