Healy Hall

Healy Hall stands on Georgetown University’s main campus in Washington, DC, with a carved Romanesque Revival facade and a clock tower. Completed in the late 19th century, the building is one of the campus’s most recognizable landmarks. If you can enter, head upstairs to the third-floor great hall, also known as Gaston Hall, where ceremonies are held. The surrounding grounds are a pleasant place to walk, with tulips and cherry blossoms in bloom in spring. Bring identification if you plan to visit nearby campus areas such as the lawn or library.

A landmark on Georgetown’s campus

Healy Hall is on the main campus of Georgetown University in Washington, DC. The building was named for Patrick Healy, the university’s first African-American president, and was completed in the late 19th century. Its Romanesque Revival design includes an imposing facade with intricate carvings and a clock tower. The tower rises 200 feet, making Healy Hall one of the tallest structures in the city.

The building’s historic architecture is part of the campus setting. The grounds around it are also a draw, particularly in spring, when tulips and cherry blossoms come into bloom.

Inside Healy Hall

The third-floor great hall, also known as Gaston Hall, is a key interior stop. Ceremonies are held there. To reach it, take the stairs; there are no maps inside the building to guide you. Some rooms are locked, and other rooms may be in use by students, so keep to areas open to visitors and respect the university community.

Identification is useful if you plan to visit nearby campus areas such as the lawn or library. The campus grounds provide views back toward Healy Hall and space for a walk after seeing the building.