Uphan Hall was named for County Commissioner Samuel O. Upham (Merriam 87)
When in use by the truancy school, Upham served as an industrial building for juvenile boys to learn cooking, baking, and sewing (see image below). The building also had a religious chapel as well as space for the boys to have various entertainment.
Upham Hall was one of three buildings on the West Campus property occupied by UMass Lowell. When UMass Lowell assumes residence, Upham Hall was used for classes, faculty offices, including the office of the Dean of the Graduate School of Education. This was the only room in the building to have its own air conditioner. As the dean's office, of course that makes sense. The photos below attest to Upham Hall's modern appearance while it was in use by UMass Lowell.
After UMass Lowell vacated, Upham Hall was subject to vandalism but it maintains its modern appearance despite being boarded up.
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