Syracuse University Hall of Languages
			Laying the cornerstone: Rev. Daniel Steele, at podium, surrounded by, from left to right: George F. Comfort, Rev. John M. Reid, Rev. Erastus O. Haven, Rev. Charles Bennett. Architect Horatio N. White designed The Hall of Languages as well as many landmark buildings in the region.     Professors and students left an imprint on the building’s interior spaces. A snowy night conjures images of past students, from eager young women to World War 2 veterans.       Dedication of the building on May 8, 1873.   In 1873, The Hall of Languages was the only campus building.     By the 1880’s, the building was overcrowded with libraries and laboratories. The building commanded a hilltop view of Syracuse.                               "

The art was commissioned in 1975 by Syracuse University to raise funds for redevelopment of its original campus building, The Hall of Languages. The
drawings were featured in a special publication detailing the building’s history, from 1873 to 1975. Reconstruction work was completed in 1979.
There are eight graphite drawings, each 18 x 14, from the artist’s collection. Have a question? Contact Linda.

Linda  Wesner

Original Art Work