Henry Hardin Cherry Hall

Henry Hardin Cherry Hall is a three-story building with a basement that houses fifty classrooms, sixteen laboratories, and sixty office spaces within Western Kentucky University. The structure follows neoclassical design and functions as a central academic hub.

The building was completed in 1937 using Public Works Administration funds during the New Deal era. It received recognition on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979, marking its importance as a mid-twentieth-century structure.

The Departments of English, History, Religion, and Philosophy use Cherry Hall as a hub for learning and discussion among students and faculty. These spaces shape how people think and interact within the university community.

The building sits at the intersection of College and 15th Streets and serves as an academic center with multiple departments. The WKU Forensics Team has its headquarters here, making it a central location for students moving between classes.

The bell tower contains twenty-five chimes that ring on the quarter hour and play extended melodies at each hour. This sound system shapes the daily rhythm of campus life and surprises many visitors who notice it for the first time.

Location: Kentucky

Inception: 1937

Architects: Brinton B. Davis

Architectural style: Neoclassical architecture

GPS coordinates: 36.98748,-86.45115

Latest update: December 14, 2025 12:26