Deke House, Fraternity clubhouse at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York.
Description
The Deke House is a student clubhouse at Cornell University in Ithaca built from reddish marble sourced from the St. Lawrence Marble Company. The building houses about sixteen residents and features a dining room that was enlarged in 1900 and an east wing added in 1910.
History
Architect William Henry Miller designed this Romanesque Revival building in 1893 for use as a fraternity residence. The structure was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1991.
Culture
The house still functions as student housing and shows how American college fraternities organize their shared spaces. You can see how the rooms are arranged to encourage people to live and gather together.
Practical
The building sits on the Cornell University campus and is visible from nearby pathways. Remember that this is an active student residence, so visit respectfully and at appropriate times.
Did you know?
Two trees on the property were planted by President Theodore Roosevelt and are registered in the National Register of Historic Trees. These trees connect the house to a notable moment in American history.
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