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Hale Hall, National Historic Place at Ohio State University, Columbus, United States.

The brick building stands in Jacobethan Revival style with stone trim, arched windows, and ornamental details throughout its three-story structure.

Originally constructed in 1910 as the Ohio Union, this building became the fourth student union facility built at any American state university.

From 1989 to 2020, the structure functioned as the Frank W. Hale Jr. Black Cultural Center, housing an extensive collection of African American art.

The building at 154 W 12th Avenue contains computer laboratories, multiple classrooms, and meeting spaces that accommodate up to 300 people.

The structure preserves one of the largest Black art collections in the United States, including works by Columbus artists Smokey Brown and Ralph Bell.

Location: Columbus

Inception: 1910s

Architects: George S. Mills

Architectural style: Jacobethan

Part of: Ohio State University

Address: 154 West 12th Avenue

GPS coordinates: 39.99700,-83.01179

Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:24

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