National Register of Historic Places
Main Building, Vassar College
Main Building, Vassar College is a historic place in Poughkeepsie, Dutchess County, New York, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on September 19, 1973, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 73001183.
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Main Building, Vassar College
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About this place
What is Main Building, Vassar College?
The Main Building of Vassar College is the oldest surviving building on its campus in Poughkeepsie, New York, and the center of academic life. It was built by James Renwick Jr. in the Second Empire style in 1861, the second building in the history of what was one of America's first women's colleges. It is one of the earliest, largest, and most important examples of Second Empire architecture in the United States and is a National Historic Landmark for its architecture and educational significance. At the time of its completion, the structure contained the most interior space of any building in the United States, and housed the entire college, including dormitories, libraries, classrooms, and dining halls. Currently, the first and second floors house campus administration while the remaining three house student rooms.
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Listing details
- Name
- Main Building, Vassar College
- City
- Poughkeepsie
- County
- Dutchess County
- State
- New York
- Listed on the National Register
- September 19, 1973
- NRIS reference number
- 73001183
- Resource type
- building
- National Historic Landmark
- Yes
- Coordinates
- 41.68675, -73.89510
When was Main Building, Vassar College listed on the National Register?
Main Building, Vassar College was added to the National Register of Historic Places on September 19, 1973.
Where is Main Building, Vassar College located?
Main Building, Vassar College is located in Poughkeepsie, Dutchess County, New York at approximately 41.68675, -73.89510. See the map above.
Is Main Building, Vassar College a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Main Building, Vassar College is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.