McKee Hall
McKee Hall was originally built as a dormitory with a dining hall and kitchen. Renovated in 1938, the building was named in honor of William Parker McKee who served as Dean of Shimer College from 1897 to 1930, following the retirement of Francis Wood Shimer.
Today, McKee Hall has been historically preserved and thoughtfully transformed into 17 modern apartments: studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom units. These apartments retain their original character with restored windows, hardwood flooring, and hallways, while offering updated features for contemporary living.
The former dining hall now serves as a spacious resident community area, and the original kitchen has been converted into apartments with private entrances. The limestone inscription of “William Parker McKee Hall” has been fully restored, maintaining the building’s historic charm while providing modern comfort.
McKee Hall is connected to Hostetter Hall through an annex, which has also been redeveloped into apartments with unique floor plans and individual entrances.
Residents enjoy:
✅ Studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom units
✅ Restored historic features with modern updates
✅ Affordable rent ranging from $444–$948/month
✅ In-unit washer and dryer
✅ Tenant parking
✅ Childcare coming soon at Honey Bee Child Development Center at Shimer Square
✅ School less than one mile away
✅ Beautiful campus quad with grills, picnic tables, and green space
✅ Access to McKee Hall amenities: gaming room, kitchenette, library, and multipurpose room
Ready to make Shimer Square your new home? Apply Now!
Today, McKee Hall has been historically preserved and thoughtfully transformed into 17 modern apartments: studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom units. These apartments retain their original character with restored windows, hardwood flooring, and hallways, while offering updated features for contemporary living.
The former dining hall now serves as a spacious resident community area, and the original kitchen has been converted into apartments with private entrances. The limestone inscription of “William Parker McKee Hall” has been fully restored, maintaining the building’s historic charm while providing modern comfort.
McKee Hall is connected to Hostetter Hall through an annex, which has also been redeveloped into apartments with unique floor plans and individual entrances.
Residents enjoy:
✅ Studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom units
✅ Restored historic features with modern updates
✅ Affordable rent ranging from $444–$948/month
✅ In-unit washer and dryer
✅ Tenant parking
✅ Childcare coming soon at Honey Bee Child Development Center at Shimer Square
✅ School less than one mile away
✅ Beautiful campus quad with grills, picnic tables, and green space
✅ Access to McKee Hall amenities: gaming room, kitchenette, library, and multipurpose room
Ready to make Shimer Square your new home? Apply Now!
Note: Ironhold Asset Management is the property manager for Shimer Square Apartments, which include Dezendorf, McKee, and Hostetter Halls combined. Individual buildings are showcased for marketing purposes only. Availability of units varies. Please contact Ironhold Asset Management,
217-790-1843, directly for details on availability. Not all units or floor plans shown are available at any given time; all floor plans are displayed for marketing purposes only. Equal Housing Opportunity.
217-790-1843, directly for details on availability. Not all units or floor plans shown are available at any given time; all floor plans are displayed for marketing purposes only. Equal Housing Opportunity.
