Anderson Hall, Manhattan

Name: Anderson Hall
Address: Manhattan, United States

#16 among attractions in Manhattan

Gothic Revival architecture

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Anderson Hall is the central administration building for Kansas State University in the city of Manhattan, Kansas, United States. Designed by Erasmus T. Carr, it was originally called the Practical Agriculture Building when the first wing was completed in 1879. In 1902, it was renamed "Anderson Hall" in honor of John Alexander Anderson, the second president of Kansas State Agricultural College. The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1980. ()

Built: 1879 (145 years ago)Coordinates: 39°11'19"N, 96°34'50"W

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Kansas State UniversityManhattan United States

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

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

~1830 ftSE
Shopping, Bars and clubs, Shopping district
Aggieville, Manhattan
9 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 miNE
39°11'56"N • 96°34'4"W
Manhattan Country Club, Manhattan
26 min walk • Golf
0.5 miNW
Garden, Park, Botanical garden
Kansas State University Gardens, Manhattan
14 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.
0.7 miSE
Monuments and statues, Novelty architecture
Johnny Kaw, Manhattan
18 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.
~800 ftSE
Museum, Art museum
Beach Museum of Art, Manhattan
4 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 miW
39°11'33"N • 96°35'47"W
Riley County Historical Museum, Manhattan
23 min walk • Museum, Specialty museum
~150 ftW
Library
Hale Library, Manhattan
1 min walk • Hale Library is the main library building on Kansas State University's Manhattan, Kansas campus.
0.9 miSE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
First Congregational Church, Manhattan
23 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.
0.8 miW
Museum, History museum
Goodnow House, Manhattan
22 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.
0.5 miNW
39°11'44"N • 96°35'5"W
KState Insect Zoo, Manhattan
14 min walk • Zoo, Outdoor activities, Park
0.9 miSW
Cemetery
Sunset Cemetery, Manhattan
23 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 Anderson Hall?

Nearby attractions include Hale Library, Manhattan (1 min walk), K-State Student Union, Manhattan (3 min walk), Beach Museum of Art, Manhattan (4 min walk), Manhattan Christian College, Manhattan (6 min walk).

How to get to Anderson Hall by public transport?

The nearest stations to Anderson Hall:

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Derby • Lines: Jardine (10 min walk)
Kramer • Lines: Jardine (12 min walk)