Beacon (1st)

Date

Late 19th century-1932 (private); 1932-1962 (college)

Location

204 North Professor Street (demolished), site of Bailey House

Architects/Collaborators

Builder unknown

Style

Victorian: Queen Anne

History

The house that stood at 204 North Professor Street was purchased by the College in 1932. Prior to that date it was called "Parson's House," and had served as a men’s residence house operated by Mrs. A.B. Parsons. It was officially named "Beacon” in 1933. It had rooming accommodations for eleven men who took their meals elsewhere. In the summer of 1937, Beacon moved to the house at 195 Woodland Avenue, purchased by the College for the proposed Men’s Campus project.

Source

Oberlin College Archives, Office of the Secretary Records.