Founder's Hall (Rockefeller University)
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Founder's Hall was the first building built on the campus of Rockefeller University at 66th Street and York Avenue, in Manhattan, New York City.[3] Built between 1903 and 1906,[4] it represents an instance of one of John D. Rockefeller's largest scale efforts at philanthropy, and housed the nation's first major biomedical research laboratory. Construction costs for Founder's Hall, which included an animal housing facility and a powerhouse, were $276,000.[5] It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1974.[2][3][6] The building is now mainly used for school offices.
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Founder's Hall, The Rockefeller University | |
Location | 66th Street and York Avenue, Manhattan, New York City, New York |
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Coordinates | 40°45′47″N 73°57′18″W |
Area | less than one acre |
Built | 1906 (1906) |
Architect | Shepley, Rutan & Coolidge |
Architectural style | Classical Revival |
NRHP reference No. | 74001269[1] |
Significant dates | |
Added to NRHP | September 13, 1974[1] |
Designated NHL | May 30, 1974[2] |
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