Lathan Hall was built in 2003-06. It was occupied in June 2006 and dedicated Sept. 22, 2006.
Latham Hall
220 Ag Quad Lane![Latham Hall](/content/vt_edu/en/about/locations/buildings/latham_hall/_jcr_content/content/adaptiveimage_1455662725726.transform/m-medium/image.jpg)
The William C. and Elizabeth H. Latham Agriculture and Natural Resources Building provides research and office spaces, a conference room, and a lounge for the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and the College of Natural Resources and Environment.
The building contains eight full-size growth chambers that are two stories tall and enable researchers to conduct research on life-size trees.
William C. and Elizabeth H. Latham
![William C. and Elizabeth H. Latham](/content/dam/vt_edu/about/buildings/namesake-images/latham-eliz-wm.jpg)
The Latham Agriculture and Natural Resources Building honors William C. "Bill" and Elizabeth H. Latham, founders of Budget Motels Inc. Bill Latham, a 1955 alumnus, served on the board of visitors and was a member of the alumni and conference center National Leadership Campaign Committee. He served on the Pamplin Advisory Council, Alumni Association board, and Virginia Tech Foundation board. The Lathams co-chair the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Campaign Steering Committee.
Building History
- Originally Built:
- 2006
- Map Grid:
- L-7
- Abbreviation / Number:
- LATH / 113
- Coordinates:
- 37.22454, -80.42259