Delaware in Delaware County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

University Hall and Gray Chapel

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 21, 2008

1. University Hall and Gray Chapel Marker

Inscription. University Hall was completed in 1893. It is constructed of Amherst Sandstone. The bell tower rises to a height of 148 feet. The structure houses administrative offices, classrooms, and the legendary Gray Chapel. Among the celebrities who have appeared here are Robert Frost, Carl Sandberg, Teddy Roosevelt, William McKinley, Eleanor Roosevelt, Gerald Ford, Louis Armstrong, Leonard Bernstein, Margaret Mead, Booker T. Washington, Shirley Temple Black, and Wilma Rudolph.

Erected 2008 by Delaware County Historical Society, The Kroger Company and National City Bank.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. In addition, it is included in the Eleanor Roosevelt, the Former U.S. Presidents: #25 William McKinley, the Former U.S. Presidents: #26 Theodore Roosevelt, the Former U.S. Presidents: #38 Gerald R. Ford, Jr., and the Ohio, Delaware County Historical Society series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1893.

Location. 40° 17.783′ N, 83° 4.023′ W. Marker is in Delaware, Ohio, in Delaware County. Marker is located near the SW corner of University Hall, which fronts Sandusky Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Delaware OH 43015, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Eddy, Kroener, and Riesz Memorial (within

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shouting distance of this marker); Cherry, Judge, Luckett Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Elliott Hall (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Andrew Wilson (about 400 feet away); United States Post Office (about 400 feet away); Welcome To The Labyrinth (about 400 feet away); Delaware Run Storm Net (about 400 feet away); This Tablet and Beech Tree (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Delaware.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 21, 2008

2. University Hall and Gray Chapel Marker

View of University Hall Plaza image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 21, 2008

3. View of University Hall Plaza

Looking SW toward Sandusky Street.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 21, 2008

4. Delaware Bicentennial Logo

On University Hall Marker.

University Hall Plaza Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 21, 2008

5. University Hall Plaza Marker

University Hall Plaza Renewed and enhanced by the Class of 1956 to commemorate their 50th Reunion Dedicated May 19, 2006

<i>University Hall, Ohio Wesleyan University, Delaware, Ohio</i> image. Click for full size.

circa 1920

6. University Hall, Ohio Wesleyan University, Delaware, Ohio

Credits. This page was last revised on November 29, 2019. It was originally submitted on October 22, 2008, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 1,204 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 22, 2008, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. 5. submitted on October 27, 2008, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. 6. submitted on October 6, 2015. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.