Blewett Hall is one of the most distinctive buildings on the Hilltop Campus. Originally a house for early-20th-century chancellor David F. Houston, it was converted into a Department of Music building in 1946. Blewett remains, however, a house - few people shown a picture of its exterior would peg it as the center of the Music Department's activities.

Although Blewett's interior has been renovated, it still is distinctly houselike, with wood panel floorings, creaky hallways, and two bathrooms (there are additional bathrooms that are not located in publicly-accessibly parts of the building) that resemble those in homes far more than those in public buildings. The women's restroom next to the music department office is one such facility, featuring - like most home bathrooms do - only a single sink and toilet. Although the bathroom is predictably small, it is homey and charming (the unique red sink is a particularly cute feature), making it one of Washington University's most attractive one-seaters.

Although not designed as a public facility (or perhaps because of this), the bathroom is well-designed, with a well-placed if small mirror and ample feminine product availability. Additionally, the facility is not particularly well-lit, though a (predictably charming) window provides sufficient light during the day.