The Duffie House in 1968.

Named For: George C. Duffie, Class of 1868, and (briefly) a Ripon College instructor, who sold it to the College in 1918. The family name was actually McDuffie and he used that surname after leaving Ripon.

Also Known As: Hargrave House, since it was originally built by Walter Hargrave, who lived there before George Duffie and his family. The Pedrick genealogies (Vol. 19a) also refer to the house as later becoming "Duffie Hall."

Location: Corner of Woodside Avenue and Seward Streets. [Between Ransom and Woodside on the south side of Seward, according to Pedrick.]

Date of Construction: 1850s.

Date of College Acquisition: In 1918, during President Culbertson's term, the College acquired Duffie House under an agreement which entitled Mr. Duffie and his family to life occupancy of the house.

Former Uses: Omega Sigma Chi fraternity occupied the house until 1940, when it became the home of Kappa Sigma Chi sorority. Later, it was again used as a men's residence hall. In 1967, it was converted to use as temporary classrooms, studios and offices for the art department.

Note: Omega Sigma Chi fraternity originated as The Hilltopper Club, which was organized prior to World War I. Kappa Sigma Chi sorority later became Alpha Phi sorority.

Razed or Sold: Razed in June 1972.

References: Tomkies, p.7; Fact Sheet, p.2; Pedrick Genealogies, Vol. 19a.