Architecture of SUNY Potsdam Campus-Dunn Hall
Dunn Hall which was completed in 1957 is named after Roger Dunn who was the chairman of the social studies department at Potsdam from 1941-1964 Dr. Roger Dunn( 1902-1964)
Benjamin Raymond- 1774-1824 Potsdam was first settled by him he was the founder of St. Lawrence Academy-Raymond hall is named after him
Helen Hosmer/ Hosmer Hall-completed in 1973
Helen Hosmer: Graduate of Crane Normal Institute of Music 1918 - Music teacher of Potsdam Normal School 1922-1966 - Director of Crane Department of Music 1930-1966
SUNY Potsdam Arch-Liberty Washington Knowles Hall
Knowles Hall was completed in 1966 and was named after Liberty Washington Knowles in 1967. He was one of the first families here in Potsdam. He was Potsdam's first lawyer.
history of Thatcher Hall and Harvey Thatcher
Thatcher Hall was completed in 1960 it is named after Harvey Dexter Thatcher: Physician - Pharmacist - Inventor - Manufacturer - Owned first pasteurization plant - Invented first glass milk bottl
the past was given now the present is shown Preforming Arts Center- 2013 Townhouses- ?
History of Sisson Hall and the Sisson Family
Perhaps no extended family became so thoroughly integrated into the life of Potsdam as the Sissons. George Wing Sisson and his wife Sarah Hamilton Sisson moved from Glens Falls to Potsdam in 1867. After being involved in the lumber business, he and others founded the Racquette River Paper Company in 1892. Named After George Wing Sisson, Jr. 1862-1954 who succeeded his father as president of the Racquette River Paper Company Businessman - Researcher - Expert in fields of paper and agriculture - Class of 1881 - President of Board of Visitors Sisson Hall was completed in 1958, residence hall 44,226 square feet, contains 200 beds
photos and descriptions of the expansion plans done on the SUNY Potsdam Campus by architect Edward Larrabee Barnes
Year Completed 1951, converted in 1970 named after Dr. William R. Carson 1902-1975 who was a Surgeon - Psychiatrist - Radiologist - Author and lecturer - Counselor -Community leader - Member of College Council 1948-1975 originally a college union building 21,800 square feet, contains classrooms for math and a small snack bar
Year Completed: 1951 named after Amelia Morey 1842-1911 who was the Principal of intermediate grades and preceptress at Potsdam Normal School - Outstanding teacher and administrator In 1869 Amelia Morey joined the Potsdam Normal School faculty in a brand new building which had replaced the original St. Lawrence Academy. She had just graduated from the Oswego Normal School. Earlier she had attended the Susquahanna Seminary and Binghampton Academy. At age 16 she had passed the necessary examinations and taught her first term of school. She coped with 70 pupils "to the satisfaction of all except herself." Morey was principal of the intermediate department in the Practice School, with responsibility for instruction in arithmetic and grammar. She was noted for her executive ability in managing the department and was made Preceptress of the Practice School in 1876. Although Morey was offered other positions, often at higher pay, she chose to stay in Potsdam. She retired in 1901; Morey Hall is named for her. originally a residence hall 21,152 square feet, contains classrooms for English, foreign languages, and psychology