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Original site of the Beta House, located at 200 E. High St.

Historic Beta House serves fraternity since 1849

By Jack Mueller
June 3, 2022
The sign and parish building are visible from High Street. Photo by Tina Zola

The establishment, trials and successes of St. Mary Church

By Tina Zola
May 26, 2022
The front view of Stanton-Bonham House at 351 E. Spring St. Photo by Seannea Wharton

Miami Stanton-Bonham House honors Miami’s past with feminism, Myaamia tribe

By Seannea Wharton
May 13, 2022
Wider view of Peabody Hall from the front.

Peabody Hall’s history includes the story of the ghost of Helen Peabody

By Stone Shields
May 6, 2022
Oxford Presbyterian Church historical roots date back to early 1800s

Oxford Presbyterian Church historical roots date back to early 1800s

By Katie McNamara
April 29, 2022
The front entrance to the building, built in 1849 originally as the Oxford Female Institute.

Arts Center building serves Oxford throughout the years starting in 1849

By Megan Smith
April 22, 2022
The white Italianate house has its origins in the 1840s but has seen numerous renovations and additions throughout its lifetime.

The Oxford house that was once home to Confederate spies

By Edward Orzech
April 15, 2022
The chapel stands at the corner of two of the busiest roads on campus, Maple Street and Spring Street, with its proper entrance facing the latter. The building directly to the right of the chapel from this angle is MacMillan Hall.

The Sesquicentennial Chapel: A timeless Miami landmark

By Cathleen McLaughlin
April 8, 2022
Front door entrance to the McGuffey House and Museum found at the corner of 401 East Spring Street.

McGuffey House & Museum explores the past of McGuffey’s readers

By Jillian Inks
April 1, 2022
The entrance of Hall Auditorium where guests can enter the facilities.

An inside look into one of Miami University’s oldest buildings

By Danielle Porter
March 18, 2022
The DeWitt Log Home sits next to the Oxford Area Trail System. The trail has helped the home attract a lot more visitors, since it cannot be seen from the road. Photo by Emily Scott

DeWitt Log Home: The oldest remaining structure in Oxford Township

By Emily Scott
March 11, 2022
Kumler chapel was built on a grassy slope, close to a stone bridge and a quiet pond. Historic Peabody Hall is located to the east of the main drive.

Kumler Memorial Chapel: A legacy of Western College for Women

By Claudia Zaunz
March 4, 2022
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