Title
Preview
Creation Date
1950
Description
John and Margaret Bard donated Bard Hall to St. Stephen’s as part of the original grant of land, buildings, and funds. Built in 1854, it originally served as a chapel on Sundays, and as a neighborhood parish school during the week. Over time, it has served many functions: as a library, often as a classroom, and, for many years, as the College’s primary music hall, with excellent acoustics and a seating capacity of about 100.
Bard Hall, the College's oldest building (built in 1852), from the south. John and Margaret Bard built this as the original chapel, and a parish school was immediately established for neighborhood children.