Beyer
House Details
Floor # | 4 |
Capacity | 50 |
Room Types | Single, Double |
Gender | Female |
Average Ceiling Height | 8’8″, with a downward slant toward the exterior wall. |
Furnishings | Lofted bed; desk with bookshelf and desk chair; built-in closet with three-drawer dresser OR wardrobe with drawers (please check floor plan); window blinds; wastebasket; recycling basket; mirror and towel bar. |
House History
Named for Samuel Beyer (1865-1931). Beyer was appointed Head of Geology and Mining Engineering in 1891. He served as Dean of Industrial Science from 1919 to 1931. Dean Beyer helped found the original Missouri Valley Athletic Conference. He also served on the National Collegiate Athletic Association for many years. He worked with the Iowa Geological survey. His research on clay products led to the development of the brick, tile, and cement industries of north central Iowa.