Hall of Languages, Syracuse University

The Hall of Languages is a Syracuse University building designed by Horatio Nelson White in the Second Empire architectural style, and built in 1871–73. It is made of Onondaga limestone and features three large towers or cupolas. It was the first building constructed on the Syracuse University campus and the building originally housed the entire university.[2] The building served as creative inspiration for the Addams Family home.[3][4]

Hall of Languages, Syracuse University
LocationSyracuse, New York
Coordinates43°2′19″N 76°8′4″W
Built1871
ArchitectHoratio Nelson White
Architectural styleSecond Empire
NRHP reference No.73001236[1]
Added to NRHPSeptember 20, 1973

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973.[1]

The interior was completely rebuilt in 1978–79.

The iconic building has been prominently displayed as a representation of the University in many forums. Most recently starting in 2010 the Syracuse Orange men's basketball team started wearing NIKE jerseys that feature an aerographic of the Hall of Languages.[5]

See also

References
  1. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. January 23, 2007.
  2. Cornelia E. Brooke and Harley J. McKee (August 1973). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Hall of Languages". Retrieved 2009-01-05. and Accompanying two photos, exterior, from 1973
  3. Palmer, Julia (December 14, 2011). "The Cornerstones of Syracuse University". The NewsHouse.
  4. Anderson, Trent; Basili, Seppy; Mager, Eileen W.; Shapiro, Jessica (2003). The Unofficial, Unbiased Guide to the 328 Most Interesting Colleges. New York: Simon & Schuster. p. 484. ISBN 9780743241458.
  5. Ryan, Jeremy. "Orange unveil redesigned uniforms vs. UConn". CNY. Retrieved 2 March 2012.


This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.