305 Crown Street

Located on a block of Crown Street known for its Italianate row houses, the large building at 305 stands out due to its unassuming façade. 305 stands in relative anonymity, its plain brick face accented only by modest windows and a straightforward molding near the roof. Its appearance provides no details about the building’s purpose; passersby may believe they are walking past an apartment complex, a school, or an office building. Indeed, the building’s indeterminate exterior effectively represents the mixed-use nature of its facilities. 305 Crown contains Yale Drama and Yale Repertory Theater faculty offices, a theater rehearsal room, the headquarters of two student-run publications (The Yale Herald and The New Journal), workspace for Yale’s LGBTQ+ community, and is the administrative home of The Episcopal Church at Yale. In this way, the structure helps maintain the welcoming environment Yale’s diverse base of students has found in this neighborhood.