Main Hall

Residence Life Coordinator

TBA

Description

Main Hall boasts a student cafe in the basement (Bob’s Underground), Gardner Lounge, and an expansive lounge on the first floor. Gardner Lounge, in the basement of Main Hall, has hosted performances by Smashing Pumpkins, Nirvana, and more.

Rooms

Main Hall has 12 singles and 22 doubles.

Floors Singles Doubles
Second 5 8
Third 5 8
Fourth 2 6

Standard Single

Main Single 01

      

Standard Double

Main Double 01
Main Double 02
Main Double 03

      

Amenities

Lounges

Main Hall has three lounges. It is home to Gardner Lounge, which is located in the pit. The other lounges are on the first floor and on the fourth floor. Main Pit is also home to Bob's Underground, a student cafe.

Main Lounge 01
Main Lounge 02

   

Kitchens

Main has two kitchens, one is located in the pit and another is on the fourth floor. Both are equipped with a stove, an oven, and a fridge. The kitchen on the fourth floor also has a microwave.

Main Kitchen

Storage

Main has a trunk room for storage which is located in the pit.

Laundry

Main Hall hosts a laundry facility in its basement, which has several washers and dryers that can be operated free of charge.

Main Laundry

Computer Lab

A computer lab with printing facilities is located on the first floor of Cleveland, the residence hall right next to Main.

Recycling

A recycling facility is located in Main Pit.

Air Conditioning

Main offers heating and air conditioning.

Elevator

Main has an elevator that can access all floors, but is not ADA-compliant.

History

Main Hall was named to honor President John Hanson Thomas Main, who conceived of and carried forward the idea of Grinnell as a residential college. Through the investment of about $1 million, the College built the Women's Quadrangle in 1915, and the men's halls in 1916-17. Main Hall serves as the central building of the South Campus residence halls, and at the time of its opening it included a beautiful drawing room, an inspiring Gothic dining room, and the Little Theatre.

Details

Date of Construction

1915

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