These duplex residence halls, built in 1952, were the last campus building of collegiate gothic design. Like most of Vanderbilt's older residence halls, both have been completely renovated. Barnard Hall is named for VU astronomer, Edward E. Barnard, known in the 1880's as the ranking authority on the Milky Way. L ocated on the central campus in Area II, Barnard offers easy access to dining and classroom facilities. It houses 122 first year women and men in single and double rooms.
Residents live on the second, third and fourth floors.
A faculty member lives in an apartment on the second floor of Vanderbilt Hall and the Assistant Director for the Alumni Lawn area lives in an apartment on the second floor of Barnard Hall.