Harris
From WildWords
Part of Speech
Noun
Pronunciation
[hɛ.ɹɪs]
Description
The three-story building that houses the Northwestern history department. It features Ionic columns and decorative applied pilasters at the top story of its façade.[1] It is one of three buildings surrounding The Rock, the other two being Kresge and University Hall.
Example Sentence
“I have a class in Harris in a half hour.”
History
Harris was originally built in 1915 from limestone as a home for the social sciences. It takes its named from Norman Wait Harris, a Chicago banker, philanthropist, and trustee and benefactor of Northwestern.[2]
Usage
Anyone can say this.
Address
1881 Sheridan Road Evanston, IL 60208
