Richardson Hall, St. Lawrence University Explained

Richardson Hall, St. Lawrence University
Location:	St. Lawrence University campus, Canton, New York, U.S.
Coordinates:	44.592°N -75.1631°W
Built:	1855
Added:	May 1, 1974
Refnum:	74002204

Richardson Hall, also known as College Building and Main Hall, is a historic institutional building at St. Lawrence University, Canton, in St. Lawrence County, New York. It is a three-story rectangular brick structure built on a high sandstone foundation. When constructed in 1855–1856, it housed the dining room, chapel, classrooms, and dormitory space. It was renovated in 1906 and 1962.^[1] It is located within the St. Lawrence University-Old Campus Historic District.^[2]

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1974.

Notes and References

1. Web site: National Register of Historic Places Registration: Richardson Hall. April 1974. 2009-06-14 . Cornelia E. Brooke. New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. See also: Web site: Accompanying two photos.
2. Web site: National Register of Historic Places Registration: St. Lawrence University-Old Campus Historic District . October 1993. 2009-12-10 . Raymond W. Smith. New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. See also: Web site: Accompanying 16 photos.