Barnes Hall

Barnes Hall is a university building at Cornell University featuring stone walls, rounded arches, and detailed masonry in the Romanesque Revival style. The structure was completed in 1887 and showcases the ornamental stonework typical of this architectural approach.

The building was designed in 1887 by William Henry Miller, an architect who developed a strong connection to Cornell during his studies there from 1868 to 1870. Miller went on to design more than seventy additional buildings on campus, fundamentally shaping the university's architectural character.

The building serves as a central location for educational programs, lectures, and student gatherings that enrich the academic experience at Cornell University.

The building is located on the main campus and is accessible during regular university hours, with clear entry points for visitors. The location sits among other campus structures, allowing visitors to explore surrounding architectural features during their visit.

The building was one of Miller's earliest projects, marking the start of his decades-long relationship with Cornell that would shape the campus visually. This early work already displays the craftsmanship and design principles that would define Miller's extensive campus portfolio.

Location: Ithaca

Inception: 1887

Architects: William Henry Miller

Architectural style: Romanesque Revival architecture in the United States

Part of: Cornell University

GPS coordinates: 42.44640,-76.48460

Latest update: December 11, 2025 11:03