East Hall

East Hall is an Italianate academic building constructed of red brick with sandstone detailing, arched windows, and a low-pitched roof supported by decorative corbels. It contains three floors of offices and classrooms for the English and History departments, along with multiple study spaces for students.

Construction began in 1853 under architect Gridley J.F. Bryant as the first academic building erected after the university's founding. It originally housed dormitory rooms, a chapel, and the library before evolving into offices and classrooms for the humanities.

The building now serves as the center for English and History studies, shaping how students experience the campus through its daily use and presence. Faculty and undergraduates gather in its classrooms and offices, making it a focal point for humanities education at the institution.

The building sits prominently on campus and is easily accessible from main pathways, with multiple entrances connecting to classrooms and study areas. Visitors can view the exterior architecture and appreciate its placement within the larger campus landscape, while students have access to offices and facilities across all three floors.

The basement once housed a dining venue called The Dive, a gathering spot that students frequented for meals and socializing. This earlier purpose vanished long ago, but it reveals how the building reinvented itself over time.

Location: Medford

Architectural style: Italianate architecture

Part of: Tufts University

GPS coordinates: 42.40765,-71.11874

Latest update: December 14, 2025 17:03