Lewiston in Niagara County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Alumni Hall / Chapel
(1872)
Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, September 9, 2014
1. Alumni Hall / Chapel Marker
Inscription.
Alumni Hall, also, Chapel. Ravaged by fire on two separate occasions, Alumni Hall stands today as the second oldest building on campus. Construction began in 1874, but the building was not completed until 1888. All but its stately stone exterior was destroyed by fires in 1898 and 1913. The alumni, who financed its original construction, also supported each subsequent restoration. Hence its name. World War I delayed the last reconstruction effort, which was not completed until 1919. The interior was again extensively renovated between 1976 and 1987. The main floor of the building today houses administrative offices; the chapel is on the second floor. While Alumni Chapel is still the popular name of the main chapel located in Alumni Hall, its formal name is Sacred Heart Chapel. At the same time, a second chapel in the aspe was dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary.
Ravaged by fire on two separate occasions, Alumni Hall stands today as the second oldest building on campus. Construction began in 1874, but the building was not completed until 1888. All but its stately stone exterior was destroyed by fires in 1898 and 1913. The alumni, who financed its original construction, also supported each subsequent restoration. Hence its name. World War I delayed the last reconstruction effort, which was not completed until 1919. The interior was again extensively renovated between 1976 and 1987. The main floor of the building today houses administrative offices; the chapel is on the second floor. While Alumni Chapel is still the popular name of the main chapel located in Alumni Hall, its formal name is Sacred Heart Chapel. At the same time, a second chapel in the aspe was dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary.
Erected by Niagara University.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1874.
Location. 43° 8.274′ N, 79° 2.337′ W. Marker is in Lewiston, New York, in Niagara County. Marker can be reached from Lewiston Road (New York State Route 104) 0.2 miles north of Hyde Park Boulevard (New York State Route 61). Marker is on the
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campus of Niagara University. There is no parking at the marker. Look for visitor parking on campus. There is also parking at the Niagara Power Vista Visitors Center on the northern border of the campus. Marker is at the end of St. Vincent's Court off the Campus Drive circle. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Niagara University NY 14109, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Also see . . . Niagara University. (Submitted on September 19, 2014, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.)
Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, September 9, 2014
2. Alumni Hall / Chapel and Marker
Marker is by the front steps.
Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, September 9, 2014
3. Alumni Hall / Chapel
West side facing NY 104.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on September 19, 2014, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. This page has been viewed 392 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on September 19, 2014, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
