Between classes, work and day-to-day living, there are a lot of small details that quickly fade into the background. Everyone knows what you mean when you tell people that you live in Meredith or Tarkington halls, but rarely do people stop and ask why those buildings are called that.
Your first thought is “Well I assume they are named after someone,” and you would be right. But that thought probably ends there.
Well buckle up, because it’s time for a history lesson…