Orchard Downs

Orchard Downs was largely completed in three phases, the first units completed in 1960. The $2.1M second phase, known simply as Orchard Downs Addition, added 160 additional units. Although originally intended for married student housing, they were used as undergraduate male housing for 700 men under the direction of Calvin Sifferd for one year before being reassigned as married student housing. The final phase, Orchard South, was completed in 1968 and provided an additional 252 units. Its $2.1M price tag was largely funded by a Department of Housing and Urban Development loan.

 

Fast Facts about the Orchard Downs
Date Built:	1960
Full Name:	Orchard Downs Family Housing
Full History:	Orchard Downs History
Photo Gallery:	Orchard Downs Photo Gallery
On the Map:	Orchard Downs on the Campus Map
Quick Links:	Campus Housing

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