Name: Harris Center
Nickname: Harris
Address: 1114 10th Ave.
Purpose: Student life

Built in an eclectic contemporary style to harmonize with the older buildings nearby, the Harris Center was designed by architect Herbert Stone of Brown, Healey, Stone, and Sauer, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Opened in 1990, the center serves as a handsome facility for student activities, including concerts, movies, dances, and other large functions. The facilities include the concert hall, cinema, an attractive glass-walled lounge, and an exterior courtyard for outdoor concerts and other events. The memorial arch on the southwest side of the building honors Grinnellians who gave their lives in the country’s service. The center is named for John H. Harris ’39 and Lucile Hanson Harris ’40, the center’s primary benefactors.

Building Features

• 500-seat concert hall
• 400-seat Harris Cinema

Fun Fact

Harris concert hall hosts themed dances most Saturday nights.