The entrance drive to the John and Lucile Harris Center is just off 10th Avenue and a short distance west of the Physical Education Complex. 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 of Cedar Rapids. 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 500-seat concert hall, 400-seat Harris 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 facility's primary benefactors.