Alumni Hall, also known as Chapel Hall, is a historic multipurpose building located on the campus of

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. It is a large frame structure built in 1851–1852 with what has been described as Alfred's most important

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features. The three-story, by rectangular structure has a red

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roof. Designed and built by Maxson Stillman, it features a one of a kind 12 foot pine weathervane in the shape of a quill pen. It was the fourth structure built for the Alfred Academy and housed a chapel, auditorium and lecture, recitation, library and lyceum rooms for college and community use. ''See also:'' It is now used primarily to house the Admissions Department. It was listed on the

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in 1985.

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External links

Alfred University website
Alfred University School buildings on the National Register of Historic Places in New York (state) Greek Revival architecture in New York (state) School buildings completed in 1852 Buildings and structures in Allegany County, New York National Register of Historic Places in Allegany County, New York 1852 establishments in New York (state) {{AlleganyCountyNY-NRHP-stub