Spooner Hall, Lawrence

Name: Spooner Hall
Address: Lawrence, United States

#44 among attractions in Lawrence

Romanesque architecture

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Spooner Hall was built in 1893-94 as the University of Kansas' first library building. The Richardsonian Romanesque structure was designed by architect Henry Van Brunt and built with funds bequeathed by William B. Spooner, a Massachusetts leather merchant who had a family connection to the university. As originally built, the building housed a reading room on the ground floor and meeting space on the upper level, with book stacks in a five-story section. ()

Built: 1894 (130 years ago)Coordinates: 38°57'30"N, 95°14'48"W

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Lawrence United States

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Spooner Hall – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Allen Fieldhouse, Memorial Stadium, Watkins Museum of History, Spencer Museum of Art.

0.4 miSW
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
Allen Fieldhouse, Lawrence
11 min walk • Allen Fieldhouse is an indoor arena on the University of Kansas campus in Lawrence, Kansas, United States. It is home of the Kansas Jayhawks men's and women's basketball teams. The arena is named after Dr. Forrest C.
~1720 ftN
Football, Sport venue, Arenas and stadiums
Memorial Stadium, Lawrence
9 min walk • David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium is a football stadium located in Lawrence, Kansas, on the campus of the University of Kansas.
0.7 miNE
Museum, History museum
Watkins Museum of History, Lawrence
18 min walk • The Watkins Museum of History is a museum in Lawrence, Kansas that is managed by the Douglas County Historical Society. It provides programs and public events, educational resources and activities, and changing exhibits about the heritage of Douglas County.
~760 ftNE
Museum, Art, Art museum
Spencer Museum of Art, Lawrence
4 min walk • The Spencer Museum of Art is an art museum located on the University of Kansas campus in Lawrence, Kansas. The museum houses collection that currently numbers more than 47,000 artworks and artifacts in all media.
1 miW
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics, Lawrence
26 min walk • The Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics, often shortened to the Dole Institute, is a nonpartisan political institution located at the University of Kansas and founded by the former U.S. Senator from Kansas and 1996 Republican presidential candidate Bob Dole.
~830 ftE
Museum, Natural history museum
University of Kansas Natural History Museum, Lawrence
5 min walk • The University of Kansas Natural History Museum is part of the University of Kansas Biodiversity Institute, a KU designated research center dedicated to the study of the life of the planet.
0.9 miW
Music and shows, Nightlife, Performing arts
Lied Center of Kansas, Lawrence
23 min walk • The Lied Center of Kansas is the main performing arts center at the University of Kansas, and one of three performing arts dedicated centers on the campus.
~360 ftNW
Library
Kenneth Spencer Research Library, Lawrence
2 min walk • The Kenneth Spencer Research Library is a library at the University of Kansas in Lawrence. Completed and dedicated in 1968, the library houses special collections materials including rare books, maps, archives, and photographs. The library is open to members of the public and is not limited to students and faculty members at KU.
1 miNE
Library
Lawrence Public Library, Lawrence
26 min walk • The Lawrence Public Library is a public library located in Lawrence, Kansas. It serves the City of Lawrence, and, through its membership in the Northeast Kansas Library System, all of the citizens of the NEKLS multi-county regional library system.
0.9 miNE
Classes and workshops, Paint and pottery studios, Art gallery
Lawrence Arts Center, Lawrence
23 min walk • The Lawrence Arts Center is located in Lawrence, Kansas, United States. It is a regional hub for visual and performing arts, contemporary exhibitions, film, and lectures.
0.7 miNE
Romanesque architecture
Douglas County Courthouse, Lawrence
18 min walk • The Douglas County Courthouse in Lawrence, Kansas is a three-and-a-half-story stone building built in 1903. It was designed by noted 19th-century architect John G. Haskell in association with another architect, Frederick C. Gunn. It is a Richardsonian Romanesque work.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Spooner Hall?

Nearby attractions include Bailey Hall, Lawrence (2 min walk), Kenneth Spencer Research Library, Lawrence (2 min walk), Spencer Museum of Art, Lawrence (4 min walk), University of Kansas Natural History Museum, Lawrence (5 min walk).

How to get to Spooner Hall by public transport?

The nearest stations to Spooner Hall:

Bus

Bailey Hall • Lines: 27 (2 min walk)
Jayhawk @ Budig • Lines: 27 (3 min walk)

Train

Lawrence (32 min walk)