Hall of Languages, Syracuse University

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Hall of Languages, Syracuse University
Syracuse University – Comstock Tract buildings (ID80004279; listed separately in 1973)
NRHP reference No.73001236[1]
Added to NRHPSeptember 20, 1973

The Hall of Languages is a

Second Empire architectural style, and built in 1871–73.[3][2] It was the first building constructed on the Syracuse University campus and the building originally housed the entire university.[4]

The building's cornerstone was laid on August 31, 1871, by Jesse Truesdell Peck, and the building was dedicated on May 8, 1873, by Edmund S. James, then Bishop of the New York Conference.[5][3] It is styled after the Gridley Building in Downtown Syracuse, which was also designed by the same architect.[6] It features three large towers or cupolas and is made of Onondaga limestone and wood framing with interior cast-iron columns. The original building consisted of the east and west towers only; in 1886 the central tower was added.[7] It was originally home to the College of Liberal Arts (now defunct), and subsequently the College of Arts and Sciences.[7]

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973.[1][7] The interior was completely rebuilt in 1978–79.[7][8]

The iconic building has been prominently displayed as a representation of the university in many forums. The building served as creative inspiration for the

NIKE jerseys that feature an aerographic of the Hall of Languages.[11]

Gallery

Hall of Languages
  • Circa 1876
    Circa 1876
  • Looking from University Ave in winter
    Looking from University Ave in winter
  • Side View
    Side View
  • Main Entrance
    Main Entrance

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. January 23, 2007.
  2. ^ a b Collins, Kate (6 June 2016). "Carrier Dome, Hall of Languages: SU from the sky (video)". syracuse.com. Retrieved 26 August 2020.
  3. ^ a b "University Archives". library.syr.edu. Syracuse University Libraries. Retrieved 24 August 2020.
  4. ^ Cornelia E. Brooke and Harley J. McKee (August 1973). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Hall of Languages". Archived from the original on 2011-12-10. Retrieved 2009-01-05. and Accompanying two photos, exterior, from 1973 Archived 2011-12-10 at the Wayback Machine
  5. Syracuse Post-Standard
    / Onondaga Historical Association. Retrieved 12 June 2023.
  6. ^ "Syracuse University". LinkedIn. 19 December 2020. Retrieved 23 December 2020.
  7. ^ a b c d Haley, Kathleen (June 22, 2017). "Hall of Languages Undergoes Technology, Accessibility Classroom Upgrades". SU News. Retrieved 24 August 2020.
  8. ^ "Hall of Languages - Answers". answers.syr.edu. Retrieved 24 August 2020.
  9. ^ Palmer, Julia (December 14, 2011). "The Cornerstones of Syracuse University". The NewsHouse.
  10. ISBN 9780743241458
    .
  11. ^ Ryan, Jeremy. "Orange unveil redesigned uniforms vs. UConn". CNY. Archived from the original on 2 February 2014. Retrieved 2 March 2012.

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