A Visit to Union College in Schenectady, New York: Mid November

Union College in Schenectady, NY is one of my favorite places for a walk.

The college is celebrating

200 years in this spot.

A memorial to John Howard Payne,

author of the song, Home Sweet Home

Class of 1810.

Breazzano House

Bronner House

Grant Admissions Center

I love the Corinthian Columns.

Memorial Chapel

Nott Memorial Hall

This 16 sided building is

at the center of Campus.

 

Construction began in 1858

 and was completed in 1879.

Featured in a scene in

The Way We Were

1973.

"The Nott" was designated

a National Landmark

in 1986.

 

It fell into disrepair and was

in danger of being demolished.

Restoration started in 1993.

 

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Nott Memorial Hall is 

dedicated to Eliphalet Nott. 

He served as President of

Union College for 62 years.

The interior open space is

used for meetings,

performances,

art shows.

The night sky is

portrayed in the dome.

Schaffer Library

Alumni Gymnasium

The Painted Idol

This Chinese Idol was sent

to Union in 1875 by the

 Rev. John Farnham,

 Class of 1856.

 

Achilles Rink,

the home of

Union College Hockey.

Messa House

Stillman Hall

 Feigenbaum Hall

Webster House is the former

Schenectady City Library.

 

I visited Union College on May 9, 2013 to check out the springtime blooms.  Check out the new post.