The original portion (facing High Street) of “the law building,” as it was known, was completed in August 1955. An addition was completed in May 1959, and the structure was dedicated during a five-day ceremony in 1960.

In October 1995, the building was renamed to honor John Deaver Drinko, recipient of the 1995 Alumni Medalist Award sponsored by the Alumni Association. Drinko graduated from the College of Law in 1944.

more information:
John H. Herrick Archives: Drinko Hall