Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #1 in Oxford, United States

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Number of sights 5 sights
Distance 1.8 km
Ascend 19 m
Descend 47 m

Experience Oxford in United States in a whole new way with our self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.

Activities in OxfordIndividual Sights in Oxford

Sight 1: Elliott Hall

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Elliott Hall Whimanam / CC BY 3.0

Elliott and Stoddard Halls are the two oldest remaining buildings on Miami University's Oxford Ohio campus today. Built in 1825 (Elliott) and 1836 (Stoddard), they were designed in the Federal style and modeled after Connecticut Hall at Yale University. They continue to be used as dormitory buildings, making them the two oldest college dormitories still in use in Ohio. They were the original dormitories on the campus and were built to house students who attended classes at Miami's campus. They have both been through a number of renovations, most recently in 2011. The dorms are located in between the two academic quads located in the center of Miami's campus. They face another landmark on the campus, the Miami University seal. Over time they have become landmarks on the campus and are considered two of the most prestigious dorms to live in, they are also listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Today, they house students in the Scholar Leaders program. The buildings are named for early Miami professors Charles Elliott and Orange Nash Stoddard.

Wikipedia: Elliott and Stoddard Halls (EN)

260 meters / 3 minutes

Sight 2: McGuffey House and Museum

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McGuffey House and Museum

The William H. McGuffey House is a historic house museum at 401 East Spring Street, on the campus of Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, United States. Built in 1833, it was the home of author and professor William Holmes McGuffey (1800–1873) from then until 1836. It is believed to be the site where he wrote the first four of the McGuffey Readers, widely popular instructional texts used to educate generations of Americans. The house was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1965. It is now operated by Miami University as the William Holmes McGuffey Museum.

Wikipedia: William H. McGuffey House (EN), Website

336 meters / 4 minutes

Sight 3: Sesquicentennial Chapel

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Sesquicentennial Chapel is a chapel at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio.

Wikipedia: Sesquicentennial Chapel (EN)

339 meters / 4 minutes

Sight 4: Limper Museum

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The Karl Limper Geology Museum is located in Shideler Hall at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. It is located off the lobby on the main level of the building. The museum was established in 1968 and contains a collection of ore minerals, meteorites, and a 16 inch trilobite. Much of the basis of the collection was collected by William H. Shideler, founder of Miami's geology program. The museum was funded by donations from alumni including James Wolff.

Wikipedia: Karl Limper Geology Museum (EN), Website

893 meters / 11 minutes

Sight 5: Kumler Chapel

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Kumler Chapel is a building of architectural interest located on the Western Campus for Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. It was built in 1917-18 for what was then the Western College for Women by the architect Thomas Hastings, in a "Transitional Gothic" style with both Gothic and Romanesque influences. It is now a venue for church services and weddings.

Wikipedia: Kumler Chapel (EN)

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