Ida Noyes Hall, Neo-Gothic building at University of Chicago, Illinois, United States
Description
Ida Noyes Hall is a three-story brick structure with Neo-Gothic details featuring ornate wood and metal work throughout its interior spaces. The building contains meeting rooms, a pub, and administrative offices that serve the university community daily.
History
The hall was built in 1916, funded by LaVerne Noyes as a tribute to his deceased wife Ida, and initially functioned as a women's clubhouse and fitness center. Over time it transformed into a multipurpose venue serving the broader university community.
Culture
The building serves as a gathering place where students and visitors watch films shown nightly during the academic year through the Doc Films program. It remains an active social center within the university community.
Practical
The building sits near the campus center with entrances accessible from 59th Street, making it straightforward to find and enter. Visitors should expect stairs as the hall spans multiple levels with different spaces on each floor.
Did you know?
The interior wall features a restored 1918 mural created by artist Jessie Arms Botke depicting youthful figures. This artwork commemorates a milestone anniversary of the university's founding.
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