Lyman Hall, Providence

Lyman Hall was named after Daniel W. Lyman who provided funding for a building in his will. Originally known as Lyman Gymnasium, construction of the building was completed in 1891. It was designed by architects Stone, Carpenter & Willson in the Richardson Romanesque architectural style. The hall was used as a gym until Marvel Gymnasium was built in 1946.

Lyman did not explicitly state that the building needed to be a gymnasium, but the students at the time requested the funds, along with other money raised, be used for this purpose. It included a batting cage, bowling alleys, a running track, a swimming tank and a wrestling room.

Lyman Hall was remodeled in 1977 to be used for the Brown University Department of Theatre Arts and Performance Studies or TAPS. A theatre was added with space for 140 patrons. Leeds Theatre continues to be one of the primary theatres in use by and for the university.

Image Courtesy of Wikimedia and Kenneth C. Zirkel.

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Sight Name: Lyman Hall
Sight Location: Providence, USA (See walking tours in Providence)
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