Faunce House (Stephen Robert '62 Campus Center), Providence

What once started as Rockefeller Hall, thanks to a generous gift from John D. Rockefeller Jr., class of 1897, soon became Faunce House after a 1931 expansion and a name change in honor of Brown鈥檚 president from 1899 to 1929, Dr. William Herbert Perry Faunce. Initially packed with turn-of-the-century comforts like a smoking room, billiard hall, and even a barber shop, the building grew to include a cafeteria and the 鈥淧ine Room鈥� grill, a spot that might as well have been transported from a colonial tavern.

Architecturally, Faunce House is a love letter to Colonial Revival style, with its dignified red brick facade and timeless classical detailing. The 1931 expansion didn鈥檛 miss a beat, connecting seamlessly to the original design through the striking Faunce Arch. This main thoroughfare acts as both a literal and symbolic gateway, bridging the Main Green and the heart of campus life.

In 2010, a major renovation funded by Stephen Robert brought a fresh face to the building, including a floor-to-ceiling glass entryway that makes the Faunce Arch shine as a welcoming 鈥渇ront door鈥� to the campus. Inside, students and visitors can now enjoy updated dining areas and the Blue Room caf茅鈥攁ll without losing a single ounce of the building鈥檚 historic charm.

Highlights include the Leung Family Gallery, a second-floor lounge offering sweeping campus views; the Faunce Memorial Room, designed for quiet reflection and adorned with a portrait of President Faunce himself; and, of course, the Faunce Arch, not just an architectural landmark but a treasured link between Brown鈥檚 storied past and its dynamic present.

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Sight Name: Faunce House (Stephen Robert '62 Campus Center)
Sight Location: Providence, USA (See walking tours in Providence)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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