Keeneland Hall

Keeneland Hall.
Keeneland Hall was named after the Keeneland Foundation. Designed by architects Frankel and Curtis of Lexington, Keeneland Hall was a modified Georgian structure. It had four stories, a basement, and pairs of double rooms with interconnecting baths. The dormitory featured three study halls on each floor, one kitchenette per floor, built-in dressers and closets, and a sun deck. The basement had a recreation room and kitchen, while a central lounge and offices were on the first floor. At the time of its opening in 1955, Keeneland Hall was one of four UK buildings used to house women., Built for $1,250,000, Keeneland Hall was named for the foundation which gave $200,000 toward its construction. It housed more than 300 women and was located north of Patterson Hall. Through the 1950s, only women students lived in this part of north campus. They were separated from main campus culture and for decades followed a set of rules apart from men. Historically, this part of campus is more than just the land that provided shelter for women students. This space is directly connected to the growth in the participation and influence of women in higher education at the University of Kentucky.