Bailey Hall, Ithaca

Name: Bailey Hall
Address: Cornell University, Ithaca, United States

#9 among attractions in Ithaca

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Bailey Hall is the largest auditorium at Cornell University, seating 1324 people. It is named for Liberty Hyde Bailey, first dean of what is now Cornell's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences; it was originally built by New York State for the use of agriculture students, but also filled a need for a large auditorium for the whole university. ()

Built: 1912 (112 years ago)Coordinates: 42°26'57"N, 76°28'48"W

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

Nearby attractions include: Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art, Telluride House, Sage Chapel, Statue of Ezra Cornell.

~1730 ftW
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art, Ithaca
9 min walk • Perched atop the slope of Libe Slope on the Cornell University campus, the Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art is a cultural gem in the heart of Ithaca, New York. This striking museum, designed by the renowned architect I.M.
~1860 ftSW
Nightlife, Cinema
Telluride House, Ithaca
9 min walk • The Telluride House, formally the Cornell Branch of the Telluride Association, and commonly referred to as just "Telluride", is a highly selective residential community of Cornell University students and faculty. Founded in 1910 by American industrialist L. L.
~1380 ftSW
Spiritual, Church
Sage Chapel, Ithaca
7 min walk • Sage Chapel is the non-denominational chapel on the campus of Cornell University in Ithaca, New York State and serves as the burial ground for many contributors to Cornell's history, including the university's founders, Ezra Cornell and Andrew Dickson White, and their wives.
~1380 ftW
Monuments and statues
Statue of Ezra Cornell, Ithaca
7 min walk • The Ezra Cornell statue is a monumental statue in Ithaca, New York, United States. Located on the Arts Quad of the Cornell Central Campus, the monument honors Ezra Cornell, the co-founder and namesake of Cornell University.
~1230 ftNE
Universities and schools
Beebe Lake, Ithaca
6 min walk • Beebe Lake is a reservoir in Ithaca, New York, located on the campus of Cornell University.
~940 ftN
Waterfall
Triphammer Falls, Ithaca
5 min walk • Triphammer Falls is a 55-foot waterfall on Fall Creek in Ithaca, New York, located within the campus of Cornell University. The waterfall existed naturally but was altered substantially in order to construct a dam in the 19th century, leading to the formation of Beebe Lake.
~1360 ftN
Concerts and shows, Theater
Risley Theatre, Ithaca
7 min walk • Prudence Risley Residential College for the Creative and Performing Arts, commonly known as Risley Residential College, Risley Hall, or just Risley, is a program house at Cornell University.
0.4 miE
Botanical garden, Park
Cornell Botanic Gardens, Ithaca
11 min walk • The Cornell Botanic Gardens is a botanical garden located adjacent to the Cornell University campus in Ithaca, New York. The Botanic Gardens proper consist of 25 acres of botanical gardens and 150 acres of the F. R. Newman Arboretum.
1.2 miSW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Concert hall
State Theater, Ithaca
31 min walk • State Theatre of Ithaca is a historic, 1600-seat theatre located at Ithaca in Tompkins County, New York that hosts various events from bands, to plays, to comedy acts, to silent films, and more.
~1790 ftSW
Gothic Revival architecture
Willard Straight Hall, Ithaca
9 min walk • Willard Straight Hall is the student union building on the central campus of Cornell University in Ithaca, New York. It is located on Campus Road, adjacent to the Ho Plaza and Cornell Health.
~1460 ftSW
Tower
Cornell Chimes, Ithaca
8 min walk • The Cornell Chimes is a 21-bell chime in McGraw Tower on the central campus of Cornell University, in Ithaca, New York, United States. The chime originally had nine bells, donated by Jennie McGraw.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Bailey Hall?

Nearby attractions include Martin P. Catherwood Library, Ithaca (4 min walk), Triphammer Falls, Ithaca (5 min walk), Beebe Lake, Ithaca (6 min walk), Risley Theatre, Ithaca (7 min walk).

How to get to Bailey Hall by public transport?

The nearest stations to Bailey Hall:

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Kennedy Hall • Lines: 31, 81 (4 min walk)
Rockefeller Hall • Lines: 30, 81 (4 min walk)