Baldwin–Wallace College South Campus Historic District

Baldwin-Wallace College South Campus Historic District is a four-block area containing 14 buildings and one structure made of Berea sandstone and brick built between 1866 and 1958 along Seminary Street. The collection displays a range of construction and design approaches from different decades.

The district began when Baldwin Institute, founded in 1845 by Methodist settlers, united with German Wallace College in 1913. This merger brought new development to the grounds and shaped the campus as it exists today.

The architectural styles visible across the campus reflect the different periods when each building was constructed and show how the institution evolved over time.

The district sits within walking distance across the university grounds and displays buildings from different eras. Visitors can explore the architecture from public areas and walk through the grounds during daylight hours.

Kohler Hall, built in 1858, began as a children's home and later became faculty housing before serving as a men's residence. The building demonstrates how these structures adapted to changing needs over the generations.