Crouse College, Syracuse University
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| Crouse College, Syracuse University | |
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| U.S. National Register of Historic Places | |
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| Location: | Syracuse, New York |
| Coordinates: | Coordinates: |
| Built/Founded: | 1881 |
| Architect: | Archimedes Russell |
| Architectural style(s): | Other, Romanesque |
| Added to NRHP: | July 30, 1974 |
| NRHP Reference#: | 74001285 |
| Governing body: | Private |
Crouse College, also known as Crouse Memorial College and historically as John Crouse Memorial College for Women, is a building on the Syracuse University campus. It was funded by John R. Crouse, an "enormously wealthy Syracuse banker".[2] The architect, Archimedes Russell, was charged with coming up with a spectacular building, and went hugely over any original budget.[citation needed]
It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1974.[2]
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[edit] Construction
According to a database of the National Register it was built in 1881. According to a description of the building available from a building history webpage of Syracuse University's College of Visual and Performing Arts, the building was built during 1888-1889.[3]
Also from that webpage, the building was intended for use as a women's college, but John Crouse died during its construction and his son opened the college for use by both men and women.[3]
[edit] Setnor Auditorium
An auditorium seating about 700 people was included, although intended at first as a chapel.[3]
It has an organ.[3]
[edit] Bell Tower
The bell tower of the building housed the first "tower chimes" installed in Syracuse and is still in use today.[3]
[edit] Recent Usage
Today, Crouse College houses Syracuse University's College of Visual and Performing Arts. Chiefly, its classrooms and auditorium is at the service of the Setnor School of Music.
Despite the extensive exterior renovations, the interior of Crouse College is in marked disrepair, particularly the classrooms and hallways. Much of the carpeting is over twenty years old, and some of the original wooden floors are in need of refinishing. In many rooms, significant water damage scars the woodwork, ceiling, and especially the walls.[citation needed]
[edit] Gallery
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[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ National Register Information System. National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service (2007-01-23).
- ^ a b Brooks, Cornelia E. (March, 1974). National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Crouse College / John Crouse Memorial College for Women. Retrieved on 2008-01-09. and Accompanying 3 photos, exterior and interior, from 1973
- ^ a b c d e A History of Crouse College. College of Visual and Performing Arts, Syracuse University. Retrieved on 2008-01-09.
[edit] External links
- Crouse Memorial College, at Syracuse Then and Now
- John R. Crouse College, Syracuse University: 1 photo, at Historic American Building Survey
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