1967, Norton House
c1917, Fred Norton military portrait. On back of photo it reads, " 'Fred' Norton an all-round athlete, Member of the 1916 championship football team. In aviation service in France and died July 23, 1918 of wounds received in action."

Officially named by the Board of Trustees on April 6, 1962, in memory of Fred W. Norton Jr., this residence hall and other North Dorms were built in honor of OSU’s war veterans. The building was part of a project that also included Scott and Haverfield Houses. It was completed on September 12, 1963, and was first occupied on September 23, 1963. Originally, this was a women’s dorm.

Norton was the first Ohio State athlete to fall in battle. “Nortie” was recognized as one of the campus’s best all-around athletes, and graduated in 1917. He then enlisted in the aviation corps, training in Toronto before being sent to France early in January 1918. There, he was assigned to the 27th Aero Squadron commanded by Major Harold E. Hartney. Other members of the same escadrille were none other than Eddie Rickenbacker and Quentin Roosevelt. Norton received the Distinguished Service Cross for gallantry in the field. He was wounded in an air battle, and died July 23, 1918, in a hospital. His grave can be found in L’Angres, France.

Norton House is one of nine dormitories built on North Campus during the 1960s to honor University graduates and former students who were killed during war service.

more information:
John H. Herrick Archives: Norton House