Among the piles of broken concrete and twisted metal, it would appear all that's left of Slippery Rock University's former Kraus Hall now are memories. The demolition of the long-time residence hall began July 6. Built in 1966, the hall was originally known as "The Riviera," a privately owned facility belonging to Stanley Kraus. Kraus donated the hall to the University in 1982. The hall, valued at $4.5 million at that time, was the largest gift ever received by the University. It continued to house students until 2009. Photos by Joseph Anzalone, communication and digital media production major from New Castle.
