Little Hall: 103 Years Old and Better Than Ever June 28, 2018 Written by Cathy Butler-Burnette 1 min read XFacebookLinkedInEmail In 1915 architect F. Lockwood designed Little Hall. As the first men’s gymnasium, it was named after W. G. Little, who brought football to campus. Original bleachers. File archives were located in the basement. Another view of the basement before renovations. The new first floor reception area is bright and inviting. New computer lab. Architect David Payne’s vision turned the third floor into useable space with natural light and high ceilings The renovation preserved the stately facade of the century-old building.