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This blog was created by and for students in an Introduction to Cultural Studies class at the University of Washington. Through an investigation of urban experience and representation--in theory, in graphic novels and in our own "readings" of Seattle's University District--we considered the formation and history of cultural studies as an (anti)discipline, with a special emphasis on the questions, "What does cultural studies do, and how do you do cultural studies?"

If you'd like to know more about the class, the blog or our U-District artifact project, please contact Gabrielle Dean: gnodean@u.washington.edu.

Wednesday, June 4, 2008

The College Inn



The College Inn stands on the corner of University Way NE and NE 40th St. Built and opened in 1909 during the Alaska Pacific Yukon Exposition the Inn captures the excitement and internationalism of the Expo through its rustic aura and architecture. Constructed in a Tudorbethan style, the Inn is characterized by its use of half-timbering, dormer windows and high pitched roofs resembling a cozy European cottage.

Currently the College Inn building houses the Café Allegro, Easy Shoppe, College Inn Pub and the Bean and Bagel coffee shop.

The majority and more apparent of its socio-cultural uses tend to surround the variety of components to the building. The Inn itself, however, plays its role as a hotel quite strictly. This is due to its detachment from public accessibility, the Inn occupies the upper three floors of the building and is accessible only to its residents and employees.

Patronage at the Inn includes three types of individuals. They include prospective college students who are attracted by the Inn’s cheap rates. Older individuals are drawn by its separation from the urban environment, creating a haven of quiet and serenity. Finally, those who are looking for a unique hotel experience, something that is atypical from standardized hotel chains.

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