Alfred in Allegany County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Robert R. McComsey Career Development Center at the Allen-Steinheim Museum
Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, July 20, 2014
1. The Robert R. McComsey Career Development Center at the Allen-Steinheim Museum Marker
Inscription.
The Robert R. McComsey Career Development Center at the Allen-Steinheim Museum. . Dedicated October 6, 1997. , The Allen-Steinheim Museum was built between 1876 and 1890 by Alfred University's second president, Jonathan Allen. A natural history museum, the Gothic ediface was built from approximately 8,000 different specimens of rock collected in the Alfred area and 700 varieties of wood. It originally housed the collections of Jonathan and Abigail Allen.
Robert R. McComsey received a Bachelor of Science degree in ceramic engineering from the New York State College of Ceramics at Alfred University in 1966. His gift to renovate the Allen-Steinheim Museum reflects Alfred University's commitment to provide students with superior career services.
Dedicated October 6, 1997.
The Allen-Steinheim Museum was built between 1876 and 1890 by Alfred University's second president, Jonathan Allen. A natural history museum, the Gothic ediface was built from approximately 8,000 different specimens of rock collected in the Alfred area and 700 varieties of wood. It originally housed the collections of Jonathan and Abigail Allen.
Robert R. McComsey received a Bachelor of Science degree in ceramic engineering from the New York State College of Ceramics at Alfred University in 1966. His gift to renovate the Allen-Steinheim Museum reflects Alfred University's commitment to provide students with superior career services.
Erected 1997 by Alfred University.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1876.
Location. 42° 15.279′ N, 77° 47.205′ W. Marker is in Alfred, New York, in Allegany County. Marker is on Action Drive, on the right when traveling north. Marker is affixed to the building in the vestibule. The building is on the grounds of Alfred University at the end of Action Drive. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Alfred NY 14802, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 9 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. This Statue of King Alfred The Great (about 400 feet away, measured
Also see . . . 1. Alfred University. (Submitted on July 31, 2014, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.) 2. Steinheim, Alfred, Museum. National Register of Historic Places form, National Archives. (Submitted on September 20, 2023, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.)
Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, July 20, 2014
2. The Robert R. McComsey Career Development Center at the Allen-Steinheim Museum Marker
Direct view. Marker is seen here beyond the arched entrance.
Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, July 20, 2014
3. The Robert R. McComsey Career Development Center at the Allen-Steinheim Museum
Northward view.
Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, July 20, 2014
4. The Robert R. McComsey Career Development Center at the Allen-Steinheim Museum
Rear view
Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, July 20, 2014
5. The Robert R. McComsey Career Development Center at the Allen-Steinheim Museum
Hours sign
Credits. This page was last revised on September 20, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 31, 2014, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. This page has been viewed 661 times since then and 80 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on July 31, 2014, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
