Telluride House

Telluride House is a residential building in Prairie School style located in Ithaca that serves as a student society. The architecture displays characteristic features of this movement with open floor plans and emphasis on the relationship between interior and exterior spaces.

The building was founded in the early 20th century as a residence for students and reflects the architectural movement of that era. Its listing on the National Register of Historic Places underscores its significance in local architectural history.

The house reflects the ideals of its founders, who emphasized community and intellectual collaboration in the early 1900s. Visitors can still see how the space was designed around shared meals and discussion.

The house is located on the Cornell University campus and is easy to reach on foot. As an active student residence, visits are best arranged in advance.

The community was founded with the idea that students from different disciplines should live together and learn from one another. This concept was unusual in the early 20th century and still shapes life there today.

Location: Ithaca

Inception: 1910

Founders: L. L. Nunn

Architectural style: Prairie School architecture

Part of: Cornell University

Website: http://telluridehouse.org

GPS coordinates: 42.44583,-76.48694

Latest update: December 15, 2025 13:27