Nichols Hall, Manhattan

Name: Nichols Hall
Address: Manhattan, United States

#42 among attractions in Manhattan

Sport venue, Sport

Gallery (1)

Map

Map

Facts and practical information

Nichols Hall is a building on the campus of Kansas State University. This building was originally built in 1911 and appears from the exterior as a castle with battlements. Its interior was destroyed by fire in 1968; the structure was rebuilt in 1985. The building currently houses the Department of Communication Studies, Theatre, and Dance. ()

Completed: 1911 (113 years ago)Demolished: 1968Architectural style: Renaissance revivalCoordinates: 39°11'12"N, 96°34'51"W

Address

Kansas State UniversityManhattan United States

Contact

Website

Social media

Add

Manhattan

Day trips

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

Nearby attractions include: Aggieville, Manhattan Country Club, Kansas State University Gardens, Johnny Kaw.

~1570 ftE
Shopping, Bars and clubs, Shopping district
Aggieville, Manhattan
8 min walk • Aggieville is a community of six square blocks in Manhattan, Kansas, consisting of bars, restaurants, and shops oriented around university culture. Its nightlife scene peaks surrounding Kansas State games.
1.1 miNE
39°11'56"N • 96°34'4"W
Manhattan Country Club, Manhattan
29 min walk • Golf
0.7 miN
Garden, Park, Botanical garden
Kansas State University Gardens, Manhattan
17 min walk • The Kansas State University Gardens is a new horticulture display garden being developed and maintained by the Department of Horticulture, Forestry and Recreation Resources, Kansas State University.
0.6 miSE
Monuments and statues, Novelty architecture
Johnny Kaw, Manhattan
15 min walk • Johnny Kaw is a fictional Kansas settler and the subject of a number of Paul Bunyan-esque tall tales about the settling of the territory. The legend of Johnny Kaw was created in 1955 by George Filinger, a professor of horticulture at Kansas State University, to celebrate the centennial of Manhattan, Kansas.
~580 ftE
Museum, Art museum
Beach Museum of Art, Manhattan
3 min walk • The Marianna Kistler Beach Museum of Art is an art museum on the Kansas State University campus, located near Aggieville. Admission is free to the general public.
0.9 miNW
39°11'33"N • 96°35'47"W
Riley County Historical Museum, Manhattan
24 min walk • Museum, Specialty museum
~770 ftN
Library
Hale Library, Manhattan
4 min walk • Hale Library is the main library building on Kansas State University's Manhattan, Kansas campus.
0.8 miSE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
First Congregational Church, Manhattan
21 min walk • First Congregational United Church of Christ is a historic church at 700 Poyntz Avenue in Manhattan, Kansas. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as First Congregational Church. On April 22, 1855, the Rev.
0.9 miNW
Museum, History museum
Goodnow House, Manhattan
23 min walk • The Goodnow House is a historic 2-story stone house located at 2301 Claflin Road in Manhattan, Kansas, United States. It was built in 1861 in the Plains Vernacular style.
0.6 miN
39°11'44"N • 96°35'5"W
KState Insect Zoo, Manhattan
17 min walk • Zoo, Outdoor activities, Park
0.8 miSW
Cemetery
Sunset Cemetery, Manhattan
21 min walk • Sunset Cemetery, located at 2000 Leavenworth Street in Manhattan, Kansas, is the oldest cemetery in the city and is one of two cemeteries owned by the city.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Nichols Hall?

Nearby attractions include Manhattan Christian College, Manhattan (3 min walk), Beach Museum of Art, Manhattan (3 min walk), Anderson Hall, Manhattan (4 min walk), K-State Student Union, Manhattan (4 min walk).

How to get to Nichols Hall by public transport?

The nearest stations to Nichols Hall:

Bus

Derby • Lines: Jardine (14 min walk)
Kramer • Lines: Jardine (14 min walk)