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Damen Hall

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Architectural drawing of Damen Hall

Damen Hall is named for Arnold J. Damen, S.J., founder and first pastor of Holy Family Parish here in Chicago. This ten-story building functioned as a classroom and laboratory facility and housed several departments.  Damen Hall was completed in 1966 and was torn down in 2010.

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Damen Hall Plaque

This dedication plaque details Father Damen's contribution to the city of Chicago and his significance to the Jesuits.

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Damen Hall

In 1982, Damen Hall won the dubious honor of being listed on the top ten worst wind spots in Chicago by the Chicago Tribune.