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)
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
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.
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
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…
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
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…