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Category Archives: Campus Buildings
Early University Campus
This beautiful oil painting depicts the University campus, looking east, circa 1865. It’s attributed to Hannah P. Brown, an Alfred University student at that time. The image includes, from the left, the Alfred Seventh Day Baptist Church, North Hall (men’s … Continue reading
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Tagged Alumni Hall, Buildings, Oil paintings, Rogers Observatory, Sesquicentennial, Seventh Day Baptist, The Brick, The Gothic
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Celadon Terra Cotta Company
During the 1880’s, it was discovered that the clay in the vicinity of Alfred, NY could be used to make quality terra cotta products. In 1889 the Celadon Terra Cotta Company was organized by a small group of Alfred entrepreneurs … Continue reading
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English Paneling
A wealthy English family, centuries ago, dined in a carved and paneled oak room, warmed by a chimney decorated with carved vine leaves and grapes. Today much of the room remains — not in Essex County, England, but in Alfred, … Continue reading
Posted in Campus Buildings, Special Collections
Tagged England, William Randolph Hearst, wood paneling
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Davis Gym
Davis Gym, a long-time fixture on the Alfred University campus, will shortly be just a memory for thousands of alumni who have fond recollections of events, shows, athletic contests, etc. that took place within its walls. The photo above on … Continue reading
The Umbrella Tree
The “Umbrella Tree” is a beloved landmark on the Alfred University campus. Frequently it’s a temporary home to students nestled in its branches or artwork hanging from its limbs. Found in front of the Powell Campus Center it was planted … Continue reading
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Tagged Camperdown Elm, Umbrella Tree
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Carnegie Library
Today’s Carnegie Hall (the University’s administration building) may look mostly the same on the outside as it did when it opened in 1913, but it certainly looks much different on the inside! The Archives is fortunate to possess the original … Continue reading
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Tagged Andrew Carnegie, Clarence Mitchell, Library
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Rogers Observatory
“At Alfred’s birth [1836], the universe was a far different place. It was centered on the Solar System and its then-seven planets, and the surrounding galaxies of stars. The first accurate measurement of a stellar distance had not even … Continue reading
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Tagged Astronomy, John Stull, Rogers Observatory, Stull Observatory, William A. Rogers
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Steinheim
The Steinheim. “Stone Home.” An iconic building on the Alfred University campus. It appears on various mementos created over the years, collected by alumni; eventually they make their way to the University Archives. This plate is one of a series … Continue reading
Posted in Campus Buildings, Memorabilia
Tagged Jonathan Allen, Rhine, Steinheim Museum
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Alumni Hall Weathervane
As Alfred University’s oldest building (constructed in 1851), Alumni Hall presents a striking pose for many to admire. It’s a hard building to miss! Originally the home of the Alfred Academy, it now houses our Admissions and Financial Aid Offices. … Continue reading
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Tagged Greek revival, Pen quill, weather vane
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