Mills Hall Historic Restoration
Mills College

Built in 1871 to house a women's seminary, this 40,000 square foot, four-story wood frame building contained the entire institution that would later become Mills College. This rare remaining example of the Second Empire style had been in continuous use until being vacated after the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake. The careful insertion of four-story tall steel frames and a full upgrade of mechanical systems and accessibility insure that Mills Hall will continue to serve the campus as its historic centerpiece.