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The original Fraser Hall was built in 1872 and named after the second University chancellor, John Fraser. In 1967, the new iconic building was built in its place and given the same name.
Originally intended to be a 25-story structure overlooking Mt. Oread, the original plans for Wescoe Hall were cut down to four floors due to budget concerns. Wescoe was finally dedicated in 1973, and bears the name of the chancellor who served when the plans first began, W. Clarke Wescoe.
What was previously known as just the Ad building (ad for administration) was later named after the University's sixth chancellor, Frank Strong, who served from 1902 to 1920.
What is now the study abroad building used to be the original law school, Green Hall. In 1977 the law school was relocated to the new Green Hall, on the west end of campus. In 1979 the old building was dedicated as Lippincott hall after Chancellor Joshua A. Lippincott, who served from 1883 to 1889.
The University's art collection was previously housed in Spooner Hall. The Spencer Museum of Art was built in 1978 after a donation of $4.6 million from Kansas City art patron Helen Foresman Spencer.
Originally the engineering building, Marvin was named after the first dean of the engineering school, Frank O. Marvin. He was also the son of the third chancellor of the University, James Marvin.
NAME THAT NAMESAKE
Learn about the origins of campus buildings and the influential figures whose names they bear
Graphics by Roxy Townsend // Information from KU History // Photos courtesy of University Archives // Compiled by Lara Korte
Snow Hall is named for Francis Snow, who served as chancellor from 1890 to 1901. During his tenure, the endowment association was created, the first yearbook printed and the first woman faculty member was hired.
Watson Library was built in 1924 and named after the University's longest-serving librarian, Carrie M. Watson, according to KU History.
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Although it was built in 1900, Bailey Hall was named after chemistry professor and department head E.H.S. Bailey in 1938. Bailey is credited with creating the well-known "Rock Chalk" chant still heard on campus today.
In 1991, Hoch Auditoriae was struck by lightning, burning the building to the ground. The chancellor at the time, Gene A. Budig, led the effort to rebuild. Although Budig left the University in 1994, the new building, dedicated in 1997, bears his name.
The Journalism building was named after former professor and department head Leon "Daddy" Flint in 1952. Later, a donation from Oscar Stauffer of Topeka gave the building it's two-name title.
Previously known as the "Art and Design" building, Chalmers was given its namesake last year in honor of Chancellor E. Laurence Chalmers, who held the position during the tumultuous years of 1969-1972.
Named after alumnus Philip Anschutz, the library was dedicated in 1992 as a thanks for Anschutz's $6.5 million donation to the library endowment fund. A 1999 article in Fortune magazine called him "the richest American you've never heard of."
Dyche Hall, which houses the University's Natural History Museum, was built in 1903 after a long funding battle with the Kansas legislature. Lewis Lindsay Dyche, known for his animal panorama still visible in the museum today, advocated for the hall. The building was named for Dyche upon his death in 1915.
Built in 1894 and originally used as a library, Spooner Hall was the result of a $91,000 gift left to the University by William B. Spooner. Spooner, a Boston leather merchant, was the great uncle of Chancellor Francis Snow.
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