Berea College

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Danforth Hall houses approximately 174 upper-division residents on four residential floors. Each floor has primarily double occupancy rooms, access to a study space, and a shared restroom. The facility provides elevator access to all floors, building wide air-conditioning, and internet services in each room. A full kitchen is located on the lower level, and laundry facilities can be found the lower level and third floor.

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Residents have access to four common areas, three study rooms, two flat screen TVs and a ping pong table. There are many rooms in Danforth that have large windows that overlook the beautiful views of sunsets over downtown Berea as well as the heart of campus, the quad. A live in professional staff is on sight at this location to help met the needs of each resident and promote and participate in the thriving hall community.

Danforth residence was originally built in 1971, and completely rebuilt in 2019 to encompass an energetic modern aesthetic. In the back of Danforth is a large patio area with two patio benches and tables for studying or eating outside. Danforth is located behind the main academic building, Draper and Danforth Chapel. It is also next to Jelkyl Theater. Danforth also has adequate yard space, two shared bike racks and easy access to the quad. A quick walk across the Quad provides access to the local shops highlighted by Boone Tavern. In the other direction, Danforth is only a few minutes away from Memorial Park and Old Town.

The hall currently has 24/7 visitation and houses co-ed and gender inclusive communities.