Root House

Date

late 19th century-1929 (private); 1929-ca. 1963 (college)

Location

150 North Professor Street, approximate site of Barnard House (demolished)

Architects/Collaborators

Builder unknown

Style

Folk Victorian

History

The former residence of Professor Azariah S. Root, Oberlin's first professional librarian, at 150 North Professor Street was purchased by the College in 1929 and was remodelled in 1930 to serve as a house of residence for College men. It accommodated eleven persons. Root House was adapted into apartments for married students in 1945-46 and into faculty offices in 1957-58. It was demolished in 1962-63.

Source

Oberlin College Archives, Office of the Secretary Records.