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 Old Castle Hall, Baker University - Baldwin City, Kansas Posted by:  iconions
N 38° 46.669 W 095° 11.080
15S E 310225 N 4294387
The Old Castle Hall is located at 513 5th St in Baldwin City, Kansas - just north of Elm Street.
Waymark Code: WM6KEX
Location: Kansas, United States
Date Posted: 06/14/2009
Views: 3
Old Castle Hall, a crudely quoined three-story rubble stone building, originally consisted of only two stories. The third story was added later then afterwards torn off because of poor mortar joints; it was then added for a second time and remains to date.
A simple rectangular plan is carried through to the straight gable roof. All window and door openings are heavy stone lintels and sills.
The second and third floor levels are clearly visible because of the beams which extend through the exterior wall surfaces, The old two story roof line is also clearly visible on the backside of the structure.
Although the interior has been renovated many times over the years, the existing plan and interior are considered to be very close to the original conditions.
- National Register Application
BAKER UNIVERSITY
The First College in Kansas
Erected this building and
opened its door for instruction
November 22, 1858
Werner Renick Davis, President
The trustees realizing
their financial inability to
construct a building
to meet their dreams of the
future requirements of
the college,
erected this building here as
a temporary educational center
rather than on the campus
which had
been already designated.
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The Class of 1891 erected this tablet
on its fiftieth anniversary.
Street address:
513 5th St
Baldwin City, Ks USA
66006
County / Borough / Parish: Johnson
Year listed: 1971
Historic (Areas of) Significance: Event, Architecture/Engineering
Periods of significance: 1850-1874
Historic function: Education
Current function: Recreation And Culture
Privately owned?: yes
Season start / Season finish: From: 01/01/2009 To: 12/31/2009
Primary Web Site: [Web Link]
Secondary Website 1: [Web Link]
Hours of operation: Not listed
Secondary Website 2: Not listed
National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed
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