Peeling walls, age old furniture, broken glass, and an empty elevator shaft...no, this isn't the beginning of a post about my first paranormal encounter, but a post about an old dormitory called Miller Hall, built in 1938 for Thomas E. Miller, the first president of South Carolina State University formerly known as Colored Normal, Industrial, Agricultural, and Mechanical College of South Carolina. It was rumored that this building may have been built by students because of the era and type of school it was at the time there was little money and resources. The school was not even considered a "real" school with "real" bachelors degrees until a much later date than the opening forcing black students to in short build a college they could attend. Astounding to think that parts of the University were built by black students who may not have even earned a proper degree during their years of attendance.
The dormitory was originally built for male students, but in the 1940s became an all female dormitory and remained as such all the way up until its inactivity. Today, after 80 years the dormitory still stands, abandoned, but in rather good condition for a 80 year old building...on the outside that is. Though the cover of the building looks more flattering than not and the inside honestly just needs complete remodeling, this old dorm has stood abandoned for who knows how long and only serves as a storage unit for things lost in time.
Upon asking you'd find that most people are unaware, but the building not only stands, but its front doors remained unlocked. They have noticed it, but haven't actually thought about its usage and when mentioned they may even think you're talking about the school library. My professor, my classmates and I went inside and took some awesome pictures. Enjoy!
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