Canton in St. Lawrence County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Griffiths Arts Center
Photographed by Robert Rusaw, October 5, 2021
1. Griffiths Arts Center Marker
Eben and Bessie Griffiths were both proud Laurentians, and throughout their marriage cultivated an appreciation of the arts and art education. Eben Griffiths began his career as a journalist and later became an executive with Mobil Oil. His support of the arts at his alma matter was facilitated by his role as a trustee for over 35 years, and culminated with an honorary doctorate, awarded by SLU in 1965. A substantial gift to the university in 1964 by Eben Griffiths in memory of his wife was the seed that resulted in the Arts Center, which opened in 1967. The facility created modern spaces for teaching and exhibition of music, drama, dance, and the visual arts.
Erected by St. Lawrence University.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Education • Entertainment. A significant historical year for this entry is 1965.
Location. 44° 35.574′ N, 75° 9.628′ W. Marker is in Canton, New York, in St. Lawrence County. It is at the intersection of Ramoda Drive and Hillside Road, on the left when traveling west on Ramoda Drive. The Griffiths Arts Center is on the campus of St. Lawrence University. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Canton NY 13617, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Upstate New York and in the Adirondacks & North Country. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France, the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, New Netherland, and one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance
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Photographed by Robert Rusaw, October 5, 2021
2. Griffiths Arts Center
Photographed by Robert Rusaw, October 5, 2021
3. Griffiths Arts Center
Credits. This page was last revised on November 1, 2021. It was originally submitted on October 28, 2021, by Robert Rusaw of Massena, New York. This page has been viewed 331 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 28, 2021, by Robert Rusaw of Massena, New York. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
