Hensill Hall (formerly Biological Sciences Building)

About This Item

Hensill Hall, formerly known as the Biological Sciences Building, shown in a partial exterior view emphasizing vertical concrete framing and recessed window panels. The building is an academic facility (not a residence hall) and is connected to Thornton Hall (formerly the Physical Science Building) by an elevated walkway, forming part of San Francisco State University’s science complex.

Identifier
TP-ATA-0310
Context

The building is named Hensill Hall in honor of John S. Hensill (name corrected). The structure was previously identified as the Biological Sciences Building before it carried the Hensill Hall name.

 

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Geographic Coverage
San Francisco, CA
Type
Still Image
Format
35mm Slide
Source
San Francisco State University Archives
Rights
Public
Views
239

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