Ryland Hall

Ryland Hall is a university building at the University of Richmond featuring two parallel wings connected by a loggia. The structure displays leaded glass windows and decorative concrete elements in Gothic Revival style.

Ralph Adams Cram designed this building in 1913 for Richmond College, which became part of the University of Richmond in 1920. The structure reflects the architectural ambitions that accompanied the institution's growth and transition.

The National Register of Historic Places recognized Ryland Hall's architectural significance through its listing on May 7, 2013.

The three to four-story building serves as an academic facility with offices and classrooms for university operations. Visitors should note that this is an active institutional building with potentially limited access.

The building was originally known as Robert Ryland and Charles Ryland Halls but received the new name Humanities Building in 2022. This renaming marked a shift in its use and academic identity.

Location: Richmond

Address: 2 Ryland Circle

GPS coordinates: 37.57750,-77.53720

Latest update: December 14, 2025 17:42