Matthews Hall
| Constructed: | c.1918 |
| Architects/Builder: | L. G. Knipe |
| Historic Use: | Dormitory |
| Present Use: | Offices |
| Style: | Neo-Classical/Prairie School |
| National Register Status: | Listed |
| Location on Campus | |
Matthews Hall is the oldest intact dormitory on the ASU campus. Originally a women’s dormitory, the building is also associated with Carrie Matthews, wife of Arthur Matthews, who was president of the school for thirty years (1900 – 1930).
The building combines Neo-Classical and Prairie School stylistic qualities. Influenced by the work of Frank Lloyd Wright and other architects of the Chicago area, Prairie School design feature elongated massing, projecting wings and bays, wide eaves and grouped windows. All of these features are found in Matthews Hall. Alterations include addition of modern exit stairs; infill and conversion of sleeping porches to offices.