Farr Hall

From KCpedia

Construction

Farr Hall was named for George Farr, Jr. '26, a Cleveland attorney who served as Kenyon's legal counsel for 12 years. He also belonged to the Board of Trustees and the Building and Grounds Committee. After concerns about the development of downtown Gambier were raised at a Board meeting, the idea for Farr Hall was born. The College wanted to improve the appearance of mainstreet by demolishing the existing, dilapidated structures and replacing them with Farr. The building cost about $500,000 dollars, and opened in September of 1966 in a ceremony presided over by President Lund. In the past, Farr also served as headquarters for WKCO, and in 1989, a People's Bank ATM was installed next to the Deli. The patio in front of Farr, used as an outdoor cafe space for the Deli, was constructed on Middle Path Day in 1971.

Farr Hall Today

Farr Hall is located in the village of Gambier, on Gaskin Street, east of Middle Path. The structure houses the Gambier Deli, the grocery store, and the Kenyon bookstore, and is opposite the Gambier Post Office. Kenyon has owned Farr Hall since its construction in 1966. It contains 26 student rooms on the second floor, and also holds a barbershop and laundromat. The name "Farr" is commonly used in reference to the distinct center portion of the building, where students reside, and not to describe the bookstore or grocery. This portion has been painted white, while either side is plain brick.

Resources in the Kenyon College Archives

• Farr Hall -- collected materials