Van Meter Hall, Neoclassical university building in Bowling Green, United States
Van Meter Hall features a grand 1,600-seat auditorium with classical columns and symmetrical design elements reflecting its educational purpose at Western Kentucky University.
Constructed in 1911 as the first building on Western Kentucky University campus, Van Meter Hall received National Register of Historic Places designation in 1979.
The auditorium hosts numerous theatrical performances, musical concerts, symphonies, dance recitals, and guest speaker events throughout the academic year.
The building provides accessible entrances with elevators, ramps, and designated parking spaces in the nearby Alumni Square Parking Garage for visitors.
The structure draws architectural inspiration from the Erechtheion Temple of the Acropolis, incorporating similar design elements into its educational setting.
Location: Bowling Green
Inception: 1911
Architects: Brinton B. Davis
Architectural style: Neoclassical architecture
GPS coordinates: 36.98901,-86.45240
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:25
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