Hall Namesake

Aston Hall is named after James W. Aston ‘33 and was constructed in 1975. He served as the chairman of the board and CEO of the Republic of Texas Corporation, and vice chairman of the board and associate director of the Republic National Bank of Dallas. Mr. Aston was president of the Former Students Association in 1961 and inducted in the Texas A&M Athletic Hall of Fame in 1968. He was captain and fullback of the A&M football team his senior year and was named to the Sports Illustrated Silver Anniversary All American Football Team in 1957.

Hall Information

Double Room Suite

Mattress Size: 36″ x 79″ (XL)
Bed Size: 36″ W x 80″ L

Desk: (2) 32″ W x 24″ D x 30″ H
Chair: (2) 18″ W x 24″ D x 30″ H
Clearance under Desk: 28.5″ H

Dresser: (2) 30″ W x 24″ D x 30″ H – 3 drawers

Bookshelves:
(2) 24″ W x 10″ D x 30″ H
(2) 24″ W x 24″ D x 30″ H

Flooring:
Rooms: Vinyl Wood Plank
All Bathrooms: Ceramic Tile
Hallway & Study Rooms: Carpet

Room Dimensions: 12.5′ x 12.5′, 4′ x 8′ entry to room
Windows with blinds:
 Floors 1-3 – one 30.5″ x 94″ window, Floor 4 – two 18.5″ x 94″ windows
Ceiling Height: 8′-2″
Closet Size: (2) 47″ x 23″

Bathroom Dimensions: 4′ x 13′
Counter Space: 24″ x 70″ w/ 2 sinks (Cabinets under sinks)
Shower Type: Shower Enclosure w/ Curtain

Building Information

Physical Address: 655 Mosher Lane, College Station, TX 77840

Mailing/Shipping Addresses
Building Abbreviation: ASTO
Building Number: 447

Hall Style: Commons
Location: Southside
Room Type: Double
Bathroom Style: Suite
Gender: Single gender by suite

Year Constructed: 1975
Floors:
 4
Total Number of Rooms: 246
Building Capacity: 460

ADA Modified Rooms: (117/119, 160/162) have automatic door openers, bathroom is accessible and has roll-in shower w/shower curtain, 162 only has doorbell with room annunciation system and audio/visual signal fire alarm; (138/140, 189/191, 193/195) have automatic door openers, bathroom is accessible and has transfer shower w/shower curtain, (189/191) only have emergency backup electrical power and 189 only has doorbell with room annunciation system and audio/visual signal fire alarm device; (309, 335, 362, 389, 409, 435, 462 & 489) has doorbell with room annunciation system and audio/visual signal fire alarm device