University in Lafayette County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)

Ventress Hall

Photographed By Mark Hilton, April 8, 2017

1. Ventress Hall Marker

Inscription. Constructed in 1889 at a cost of $35,000, this Romanesque Revival-style building served as the University's first library. Renamed in honor of James Alexander Ventress in 1985, this building has also served as the School of Law (1911-1929), State Geological Survey and Department of Geology (1929-1963), a classroom facility and the Department of Art (1963-1970s). Following renovations in 1993, Ventress Hall became the home of the College of Liberal Arts' administrative offices in 1998.

Erected 2012 by the Mississippi Department of Archives and History.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Arts, Letters, Music • Education. In addition, it is included in the Mississippi State Historical Marker Program series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1889.

Location. 34° 21.922′ N, 89° 32.034′ W. Marker is in University, Mississippi, in Lafayette County. Marker is on University Circle, 0.2 miles west of Grove Loop, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: University Avenue, University MS 38677, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Lyceum — The Circle Historic District (a few steps from this marker); To Our Confederate Dead (a few steps from this marker);

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The Old Chapel (within shouting distance of this marker); Barnard Observatory (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Barnard Observatory (about 500 feet away); The Lyceum (about 600 feet away); Society Of Professional Journalists Historic Site in Journalism (about 600 feet away); Documenting the Blues (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in University.

Regarding Ventress Hall. The construction cost of $35,000 in 1889, through inflation, is equal to $885,000 today.

Also see . . . Ole Miss website about Ventress Hall. (Submitted on April 11, 2017, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.)

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Photographed By Mark Hilton, April 8, 2017

2. Ventress Hall

Credits. This page was last revised on April 11, 2017. It was originally submitted on April 11, 2017, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 427 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 11, 2017, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.