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[[Image:68math.jpg|thumb|Mathematics Hall was dubbed "Liberated Zone No. 5" by students who occupied it during the [[1968 protests]] ]] | [[Image:68math.jpg|thumb|Mathematics Hall was dubbed "Liberated Zone No. 5" by students who occupied it during the [[1968 protests]] ]] | ||
| − | Home of the [[Mathematics Department]]. | + | Home of the [[Mathematics Department]]. Formerly house the [[SEAS|School of Mines]], which decamped for more spacious quarters when [[Mudd]] was built in 1959. Unfortunately, nobody wanted to give the millions of dollars necessary to rename it. |
People have believed that the giant tree out front is on the verge of death for a long time. They have all been wrong. The tree endures! | People have believed that the giant tree out front is on the verge of death for a long time. They have all been wrong. The tree endures! | ||
Revision as of 17:09, 8 April 2007
Mathematics Hall was dubbed "Liberated Zone No. 5" by students who occupied it during the 1968 protests
Home of the Mathematics Department. Formerly house the School of Mines, which decamped for more spacious quarters when Mudd was built in 1959. Unfortunately, nobody wanted to give the millions of dollars necessary to rename it.
People have believed that the giant tree out front is on the verge of death for a long time. They have all been wrong. The tree endures!
On the Broadway side, a plaque on the building commemorates the Revolutionary War Battle of Harlem Heights, which was fought in the area.
