Geographic Coordinates: 46.723934, -117.008775
Location: Southwest corner of Blake Avenue and Nez Perce, south of Ridenbaugh Hall (on the site of Center Cottage) 1101 Blake Ave
Building Overview
Date: 1955-
Standing: Yes
Name History: ca.1971 became Farm House
Notes on Naming: Named for Permeal French, Dean of Women, 1908-1936; ca.1971 became Farm House, a men's fraternity
Architect: Hugh Richardson (Lewiston); Contractors: Hanson & Parr Construction Co. of Spokane
Description: Wood frame with brick and transite veneer, one story lounge, kitchen and dining area and two story dormitory providing housing for 55-60 students, 12,119 sq. ft.
Use History: Women's housing; men's housing
Cost: $170,842. $130,000 (bonds, to be paid by income from room rentals) Total cost $170,842
Sources: Cards, UG 12 (2281)
Images of Farm House
![Permeal J. French House, University of Idaho. Living room. [126-1]](https://objects.lib.uidaho.edu/campus/small/campus00376_sm.jpg)
![Permeal J. French House, University of Idaho. Dedication. [126-2]](https://objects.lib.uidaho.edu/campus/small/campus00377_sm.jpg)
![Permeal J. French House, University of Idaho. Dedication. [126-3]](https://objects.lib.uidaho.edu/campus/small/campus00378_sm.jpg)
![Permeal J. French House, University of Idaho. Entrance. [126-4]](https://objects.lib.uidaho.edu/campus/small/campus00379_sm.jpg)
![Permeal J. French House, University of Idaho. Entrance. [126-5]](https://objects.lib.uidaho.edu/campus/small/campus00380_sm.jpg)
![Permeal J. French House, University of Idaho. [126-6]](https://objects.lib.uidaho.edu/campus/small/campus00381_sm.jpg)
![Permeal J. French House, University of Idaho. Architect's drawing. [126-7]](https://objects.lib.uidaho.edu/campus/small/campus00382_sm.jpg)
![Permeal J. French House, University of Idaho. [126-8]](https://objects.lib.uidaho.edu/campus/small/campus00383_sm.jpg)