Literary Society Room
This is a photograph of a room, thought to be on the third floor of the first Normal Building at Potsdam, that was used primarily by an academic literary society. Literary societies were an important part of academic life. They held private meetings that included recitations, debates, musical recitals, and comedy skits.
The Campus History Series: State University of New York at Potsdam
1894
English
South Academy Building
This is the first known photograph of the South Academy building of the St. Lawrence Academy, circa 1850. The South Academy building opened in 1837. The first floor was used primarily for the teacher department classrooms while the upper three floors were dormitories and a recitation room.
State aid for teacher training led to an increase in enrollment and the need for additional classrooms and more dormitory space. The South Academy Building was constructed to accommodate those needs.
The Campus History Series: State University of New York at Potsdam
1837;1850
English