University at Buffalo The State University of New York
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| Facility: | PARK |  |
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| Number: | A590 | ||
| Function: | Academic | ||
| Gross Square Feet: | 142,135 | ||
| Construction Cost: | $9,794,000 | ||
| Completed: | May, 1986 | ||
| Architect: | Hutchins, Evans & Lefferts
of NYC; Biggie-Schaflucas of Buffalo |
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| OCCUPANTS | |||
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| College of Arts and Sciences Dean's Office Centrally Scheduled Classrooms Distance Learning History Political Science Psychology Psychological Service Center Philosophy Sociology Academic Services Campus dining & services |
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| FUNCTION | |||
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| Park Hall was built as a social sciences building and currently houses a number of College of Arts & Sciences departments as well as centrally scheduled classrooms. On the first floor corridor is a coffee shop and lounge. | |||
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| Julian Park (1885-1965) was the first dean of Arts and Sciences (1919-54) and served as the university's first historian. Park is the son of Dr. Roswell Park, who lends his name to the Roswell Park Institute, an internationally known cancer research facility located in downtown Buffalo. |  |
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| Modified December 29, 2005 2:13 PM | |||