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Old Sem

Quicklinks: Video | Photos | Map Rebuilt after a devastating fireRich in traditionCornell’s first buildingWill stand to welcome generationsof future college studentslong after most of us are gone. – The …

Quicklinks: Photos | Map & Directions From the beginning of the discussions, trustees referred to the new building as the “college edifice,” meaning that its intended use was to house …

Quicklinks: Photos | Map & Directions That whereas it has been found necessary, in order to conform to the wishes and conditions of Mr. Carnegie, in making the donation of …

A large 2-story home with lots of windows sits just up the sidewalk from you. There are several trees nearby casting shade. The home is a dark gray-green with white trim. Near the entrance is a sign that says "Brackett House".

Quicklinks: Photos | Map & Directions Quiet hours are from 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.An alarm clock may be obtained from the hostess.The use of alcoholic beverages is not permitted.Check-out …

Quicklinks: Video | Photos | Map You are defeated once. Die once. But every defeat, every humiliation, every death I have ever seen or imagined is mine. I am the …

Quicklinks: Video | Photos | Map I prefer to speak of South Hall as the “grande dame” of the humanities… Queen of languages, philosophy, political science, and literature. To me …

A paved pathway leads past a large shade tree, behind the tree is a small single story slate blue house with white trim and a gray roof.

Quicklinks: Photos | Map & Directions A lot of students came from all over the country and needed a place. People didn’t do well if they didn’t have a place …

Quicklinks: Photos | Map & Directions Grand! Magnificent! Beautiful! Are some of the exclamations indulged in, when viewing the elevation picture of the new college chapel. -The Mount Vernon Hawk-Eye, …

A tall expansive red brick residence hall with 3-stories plus attic used for dorm rooms. Shows a brick covered front porch as the main entrance. The windows are tall and thin. This is a view from the north east.

Quicklinks: Photos | Map & Directions Then I recall the many facets of my work-study job at the Bowman reception desk. It was a great place to keep up with …

Quicklinks: Video | Photos | Map Down the hill from the Thomas Commons sits the building known today as McWethy Hall, home to the Cornell College art department and the …

A sprawling large 2-story home with a tower that provides a 3rd floor, plus windows appear in the roof of the tower hinting at living space there as well. The home is an attractive light yellow-cream color with white trim. There is a large covered front porch. Attractive hanging plants and shrubs are on display around the home.

Quicklinks: Photos | Map & Directions Shall we compare you to a modern manse?Your recent renovation is on view,No hint of past encumbrance at first glance,Nor echoes of the problems …

Cornell College

Old Sem

College Hall

Norton Geology – Carnegie Library

Brackett House

The Van Etten-Lacey House

South Hall

BACO House

William Fletcher King Memorial Chapel

Bowman-Carter Hall

McWethy Hall

Garner President’s House