Vassar College, Poughkeepsie, NY Photos

Vassar opened as a female college in 1865 on land donated by the Vassar family outside of Poughkeepsie, NY. Today's roomy campus boasts a solid academic reputation & several architecturally important buildings.

See also: Hudson Valley, Universities
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Main entrance gate in Taylor Hall at Vassar. Architect: James Renwick, Jr.

Main building (1865) of Vassar which once contained all classes. Architect: James Renwick, Jr. On National Register.

Main building of Vassar.

Seeley G. Mudd Chemistry Building (1984).

Mudd Chemistry Building entrance.

Vassar Campus performing arts Center for Drama & Film. Architect: Cesar Pelli.

Vassar Center for Drama & Film.

Junction of Pelli's arts center & heritage Avery Hall.

Facade of Avery Hall restored & incorporated in Vassar Center for Drama & Film.

Ferry House (1950) on Vassar campus. Architect: Marcel Breuer.

New England Building (1901) on Vassar campus.
Architect: York & Sawyer.

Kautz Admission House on Vassar campus. Style: Arts & Crafts.

Swift Hall on Vassar campus. Architect: York & Sawyer.

Ely Hall on Vassar campus.

Noyes House dormitory on Vassar campus.

Students' Building (1912) on Vassar campus.
Architect: McKim, Mead & White.


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