Richardson Hall, St. Lawrence University

Richardson Hall, St. Lawrence University
Location St. Lawrence University campus, Canton, New York, U.S.
Coordinates 44°35′31″N 75°09′47″W / 44.5920°N 75.1631°W / 44.5920; -75.1631Coordinates: 44°35′31″N 75°09′47″W / 44.5920°N 75.1631°W / 44.5920; -75.1631
Area 1 acre (0.40 ha)
Built 1855
NRHP Reference # 74002204[1]
Added to NRHP May 1, 1974

Richardson Hall, also known as College Building and Main Hall, is a historic institutional building located 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.[2] It is located within the St. Lawrence University-Old Campus Historic District.[3]

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1974.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 National Park Service (2009-03-13). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
  2. ↑ Cornelia E. Brooke (April 1974). "National Register of Historic Places Registration: Richardson Hall". New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. Retrieved 2009-06-14. See also: "Accompanying two photos".
  3. ↑ Raymond W. Smith (October 1993). "National Register of Historic Places Registration: St. Lawrence University-Old Campus Historic District". New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. Retrieved 2009-12-10. See also: "Accompanying 16 photos".


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