Alumni Hall (Alfred, New York) Explained

Alumni Hall
Location:Alfred University, Alfred, New York
Coordinates:42.2531°N -77.7878°W
Built:1851
Architect:Stillman, Maxwell, Jr.
Architecture:Greek Revival
Added:September 12, 1985
Area:less than one acre
Refnum:85002389
Designated Other1:New York State Register of Historic Places
Designated Other1 Num Position:bottom
Designated Other1 Number:00341.000005
Designated Other1 Abbr:NYSRHP
Designated Other1 Date:August 7, 1985

Alumni Hall, also known as Chapel Hall, is a historic multipurpose building located on the campus of Alfred University at Alfred in Allegany County, New York. It is a large frame structure built in 1851–1852 with what has been described as Alfred's most important Greek Revival features.[1] The three-story, 52adj=midNaNadj=mid by 102adj=midNaNadj=mid rectangular structure has a red terra cotta roof. Designed and built by Maxson Stillman, it features a one of a kind 12 foot pine weathervane in the shape of a quill pen.[1] It was the fourth structure built for the Alfred Academy and housed a chapel, auditorium and lecture, recitation, library and lyceum rooms for college and community use.[2] It is now used primarily to house the Admissions Department.

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1985.

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Notes and References

  1. Book: Rasmussen, Thomas. Walking the Village of Alfred. 2001. Alfred Historical Society. 7.
  2. Web site: National Register of Historic Places Registration: Alumni Hall. July 1985. 2009-06-14 . Nancy Todd. New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. See also: Web site: Accompanying two photos.