Jesse Hall, Columbia

Name: Jesse Hall
Address: 801 Conley Rd, Columbia, 65201, United States
Telephone: (573) 882-3753

#5 among attractions in Columbia

Concerts and shows, Top attraction, Performing arts, Theater, More...

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Facts and practical information

Jesse Hall is the main administration building for the University of Missouri. Its dome has towered 180 feet above the south end of David R. Francis Quadrangle since its completion in 1895. In the lawn in front of Jesse Hall are The Columns, all that remains of its predecessor Academic Hall, which burned in 1892. The building contains the office of the chancellor, university registrar, graduate school, admissions, and financial aid. One of the most photographic landmarks in Missouri, the building was designed by Missouri architect Morris Frederick Bell, and is his largest surviving work. Jesse Auditorium had hosted graduations and countless university functions over the years. The University Concert Series presents national and international concerts, Broadway shows, performers, bands, speakers, and theater to the largest auditorium in Columbia. As the former home of the School of Music, student performances occasionally happen. The building is the most prominent contributing structure to the David R. Francis Quadrangle National Register of Historic Places District. In 1922 "New Academic Hall" became "Jesse Hall" in honor of retiring University President Richard Henry Jesse. ()

Coordinates: 38°56'43"N, 92°19'44"W

Address

801 Conley RdSixth Ward (University of Missouri)Columbia 65201 United States

Contact

(573) 882-3753

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Day trips

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

Nearby attractions include: Faurot Field, Booches, The Blue Note, Museum of Art and Archaeology.

0.7 miS
Sport venue, Universities and schools, Sport
Faurot Field, Columbia
18 min walk • Faurot Field, at Memorial Stadium is a stadium in Columbia, Missouri, United States, on the campus of the University of Missouri. It is primarily used for football and serves as the home field for the Missouri Tigers football program.
~1830 ftN
Nightlife, Restaurant
Booches, Columbia
9 min walk • Booches is a bar, restaurant, and pool hall at 110 S. 9th Street in downtown Columbia, Missouri that was established in 1884. It is the oldest pool hall in Columbia and is known for its hamburgers. It is located near the University of Missouri and has traditionally been frequented by college students.
0.5 miN
Nightlife, Theater, Concerts and shows
The Blue Note, Columbia
13 min walk • The Blue Note is a music venue in Columbia, Missouri, and is a contributing property to the North Ninth Street Historic District. It was established in 1980 by Richard King and Phil Costello. It is famous for the legal case Bensusan Restaurant Corp. v. King over naming use on the internet.
~560 ftNE
Museum, Art museum
Museum of Art and Archaeology, Columbia
3 min walk • The Museum of Art and Archaeology is the art museum of the University of Missouri. It is located at Mizzou North on Business Loop 70 West in Columbia, Missouri. The Museum's galleries are free and open to the public.
~0 ftN
Botanical garden
Mizzou Botanic Garden, Columbia
1 min walk • The Mizzou Botanic Garden contains thousands of plants within the campus of the University of Missouri in Columbia, Missouri, United States.
~1840 ftN
Shopping, Department store
Virginia Building, Columbia
9 min walk • The Virginia Building, also known as the Strollway Center and Montgomery Ward Building, is a historic commercial building located at the corner of 9th and Cherry Streets in Downtown Columbia, Columbia, Missouri.
0.4 miNE
Nightlife, Cinema
Ragtag Cinema, Columbia
11 min walk • Ragtag Cinema is a non-profit independent movie theater located on Hitt Street in Columbia, Missouri. The theater was founded by a group including Paul Sturtz and David Wilson in May 2000.
~1050 ftE
Student center, Gothic Revival architecture, Tower
Memorial Union, Columbia
6 min walk • Memorial Union serves as a community center for the University of Missouri by providing meeting rooms, technology centers, dining facilities, and playing host to many special events. The facility was built in three stages between 1923 and 1963.
~1440 ftN
Historical place, Theater, Concerts and shows
Missouri Theatre, Columbia
7 min walk • The Missouri Theatre, is a concert and entertainment venue in downtown Columbia, Missouri, occupying most of a city block between 9th street between Locust and Elm Streets.
~1110 ftE
Church
A. P. Green Chapel, Columbia
6 min walk • A.P. Green Chapel is a nondenominational chapel serving the University of Missouri in Columbia. Today it is available for wedding ceremonies, initiation ceremonies and other such events through the Missouri Student Union.
~360 ftN
Greek Revival architecture
The Columns, Columbia
2 min walk • The Columns are the most recognized landmark of the University of Missouri in Columbia, Missouri. Standing forty-three feet tall in the center of Francis Quadrangle and at the south end of the Avenue of the Columns, they are the remains of the portico of Academic Hall.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Jesse Hall?

Nearby attractions include Mizzou Botanic Garden, Columbia (1 min walk), University of Missouri College of Education, Columbia (2 min walk), Francis Quadrangle, Columbia (2 min walk), The Columns, Columbia (2 min walk).

How to get to Jesse Hall by public transport?

The nearest stations to Jesse Hall:

Bus

Wabash Station (15 min walk)