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Where Am I?

July 9, 2020

Yvonne Gay

Two long rows of clothing hanging up on long pipes. — Photo credit: Tanya Rosen-Jones '97

Were you able to place this space? If some of the clothing in this room reminds you of a song or interesting phrase you may be on to something.

Before clicking on the answer key, continue exploring Oberlin by naming the spaces and their locations.

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Wooden benches sit across from a war memorial wall.

A student and teacher look at leaves in an outdoor atrium.

A room with a long table and chairs. — Space 5: The Margaret Forsythe classroom in College Archives and Special Collections. Photo credit: Yevhen Gulenko

A row of artists draw on canvases in a small alley. — Space 6: The alley in downtown Oberlin between Blue Rooster Bakehouse and Ottica Eyecare is an artist's best friend. The space is also commonly used during Oberlin’s annual community-wide Chalk Walk event. Photo credit: John Seyfried

Two buildings with an alley between them. — Another view of the alley between Blue Rooster Bakehouse and Ottica Eyecare. Photo credit: John Seyfried

Succulent potted plants — Space 7: There is more than 2,500-square-feet of greenhouse space atop the Science Center. The facility comprises a planting room and three separate growing bays with individual light and temperature controls. It has also been used as a relaxation zone for students during finals. Photo credit: Yevhen Gulenko

A students looks at plants in a greenhouse — A wider view of the greenhouse.
Photo credit: Yevhen Gulenko

A person walks down stairs leading to a lower level lounger's area. — Space 8: A view of the second-floor lobby in the Eric Baker Nord Performing Arts Annex. This hidden gem is located above the main entrance atrium. Photo credit: Chris Schmucki ’22

A student make wood print art in a studio. — Space 9: North and South Domes are home to the art department’s drawing program. The domes are located behind the Allen Museum of Art.
Photo credit: Yevhen Gulenko, 2018

Two round buildings sided with wood. — An outside view of the North and South domes.
Photo credit: Tanya Rosen-Jones ’97

A girl stands in front of a large monitor while a male student sits next to another monitor — Space 10: The Otto B. Schoepfle Vocal Arts Center in the conservatory is where students can record, playback, and analyze vocal performances using sophisticated audio and video equipment. Photo credit: Julie Gulenko, 2018

A large audience listens to a student jazz band on stage. — Space 11: The Cat in the Cream Coffeehouse in Hales Annex. The Cat is a student-run performance and meeting space that provides a relaxed and friendly environment for student groups and traveling artists alike.
Photo credit: Jack Lichtenstein ’23, 2019

A woman in a sound booth looks at a women on a soundboard in front of her. — Space 12: Recording studio on the second floor of the Apollo Theater. The studio is part of the Cinema Studies Program.
Photo credit: Dale Preston ’83, 2012

A church bell tower overlooks a small courtyard with benches, fountain, and memorial wall. — Another view of the War Memorial Garden next to Finney Chapel. Photo credit: Tanya Rosen-Jones '97

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A multi color design with a brick background and the worlds "Hansel und Gretel" in black cut out letters

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