Difference between revisions of "Philosophy Hall"
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| − | '''Philosophy Hall''' (properly '''Hall of Philosophy''') forms the eastern side of the small quad between [[Buell Hall]], [[St. Paul's Chapel]] and [[Kent Hall]]. Contrary to popular belief, it's not in need of a name donor. Instead, the building was gifted anonymously ( | + | '''Philosophy Hall''' (properly '''Hall of Philosophy''') forms the eastern side of the small quad between [[Buell Hall]], [[St. Paul's Chapel]] and [[Kent Hall]]. Contrary to popular belief, it's not in need of a name donor. Instead, the building was gifted anonymously (by, as has been revealed, Helen Hartley Jenkins). It was built to house the [[Faculty of Philosophy]], one of Columbia's three original [[Graduate Faculties]]. |
| − | An authentic bronze cast of Rodin's ''[[The Thinker]]'' is right outside, although the 15th century [[Venetian Well Head]] that now sits in [[Avery Plaza]] used to | + | An authentic bronze cast of Rodin's ''[[The Thinker]]'' is right outside, although the 15th-century [[Venetian Well Head]] that now sits in [[Avery Plaza]] used to occupy the same spot. |
| − | The [[Brander Matthews Dramatic Museum]] | + | The [[Brander Matthews Dramatic Museum]] was formerly in Phil Hall. |
[[Edwin Howard Armstrong|Edwin Armstrong]] invented FM radio in room [[102 Philosophy|102]]. Until the early 1960s, a rifle range was maintained in the basement for Columbia's ROTC programs. | [[Edwin Howard Armstrong|Edwin Armstrong]] invented FM radio in room [[102 Philosophy|102]]. Until the early 1960s, a rifle range was maintained in the basement for Columbia's ROTC programs. | ||
| − | Nowadays you can find the offices of the [[English Department]], the [[French Department]], [[Student Services]], [[Work Study]], and, of course, the [[Philosophy Department]]. [[Edward Said]]'s office was here, and tourists sometimes come | + | Nowadays you can find the offices of the [[English Department]], the [[French Department]], [[Student Services]], [[Work Study]], and, of course, the [[Philosophy Department]]. [[Edward Said]]'s office was here, and tourists sometimes come looking for it, leaving offended when they hear it's been reassigned. |
[[Category:Buildings on the Morningside Heights campus]] | [[Category:Buildings on the Morningside Heights campus]] | ||
[[Category:Unnamed buildings]] | [[Category:Unnamed buildings]] | ||
Revision as of 18:47, 22 April 2010
Philosophy Hall (properly Hall of Philosophy) forms the eastern side of the small quad between Buell Hall, St. Paul's Chapel and Kent Hall. Contrary to popular belief, it's not in need of a name donor. Instead, the building was gifted anonymously (by, as has been revealed, Helen Hartley Jenkins). It was built to house the Faculty of Philosophy, one of Columbia's three original Graduate Faculties.
An authentic bronze cast of Rodin's The Thinker is right outside, although the 15th-century Venetian Well Head that now sits in Avery Plaza used to occupy the same spot.
The Brander Matthews Dramatic Museum was formerly in Phil Hall.
Edwin Armstrong invented FM radio in room 102. Until the early 1960s, a rifle range was maintained in the basement for Columbia's ROTC programs.
Nowadays you can find the offices of the English Department, the French Department, Student Services, Work Study, and, of course, the Philosophy Department. Edward Said's office was here, and tourists sometimes come looking for it, leaving offended when they hear it's been reassigned.
