Old Manse (Miami University)

Old Manse is a historic building at Miami University (Oxford, Ohio). Once nicknamed the “Coffee Mill House,” [1] Old Manse originally served as a residential estate and then as a manse for pastors. It later became a center for Presbyterian students and was sold by Oxford Presbyterian Church (USA) to become Miami University property in 1973.[2] From 2012 to 2021, it was home to the University Honors Program (now Miami University Honors College). In 2022-23, it was renovated to house the Miami University Office of ASPIRE which encompasses Government Relations through the government relations network, Work+ programs, the College@Elm, and AmeriCorps Service+ programs.[3]

Old Manse
Front entrance, facing High Street
Old Manse (Miami University) is located in Ohio
Old Manse (Miami University)
Location within Oxford
Former namesThe Coffee Mill House, The Manse, United Campus Ministry House
General information
TypeAcademic
Architectural styleGreek Revival
Location410 East High Street 45056 Oxford, Ohio
CountryUnited States of America
Coordinates39°30′38.45″N 84°44′7.5″W / 39.5106806°N 84.735417°W / 39.5106806; -84.735417
Construction started1852
Renovated1962 (David B. Maxfield, Architect) 1974 (M.U. Physical Plant)
OwnerMiami University
Technical details
Floor area6480 sq ft
Design and construction
Architect(s)Samuel R. Mollyneux

References

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  1. ^ Smith, Ophia (1976). Old Oxford Houses and the People Who Lived in Them. Ohio: The Miami University Alumni Association. pp. 168–173.
  2. ^ Old Manse Records. Oxford, Ohio: Miami University Archives. 2011.
  3. ^ https://miamioh.edu/aspire/index.html