Bailey Hall

Bailey Hall is a three-story building on the University of Kansas campus constructed in the Richardsonian Romanesque style with thick stone walls and rounded arches. It houses several academic departments today, including Communication Studies and the Center for Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies.

The building was designed by architect John G. Haskell in 1900 and originally housed the university's Chemistry Department. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2001.

The building honors a professor who created the university's famous chant during decades of teaching here. Visitors moving through its halls experience a direct connection to campus traditions that remain central to student life.

The building is straightforward to locate on campus and functions as an active academic facility with regular classes throughout the day. Visitors should expect foot traffic during school hours and check department hours before visiting specific offices.

Two scientists made a major breakthrough in chemistry in 1905 when they discovered helium in natural gas within the building's laboratories. This achievement marked an important moment in early American scientific research.

Location: Lawrence

Inception: 1900

Architects: John G. Haskell

Architectural style: Richardsonian Romanesque

Floors above the ground: 3

Part of: University of Kansas, University of Kansas Historic District

Address: 1440 Jayhawk Boulevard

GPS coordinates: 38.95778,-95.24611

Latest update: December 14, 2025 09:44