14 of 365

This is one of the libraries on the University of Rochester campus (Rochester, NY),
one of my alma maters. I obtained my Master of Science in Chemical Engineering degree
here many moons ago.

The original 1930 Library building faces the Eastman Quadrangle and is built in the
Greek Revival style. This part contains the University’s historic rooms, as well as
the “old stacks” and the tower. When constructed, the architects assumed that the building
would at some point require an addition. The substantial addition of 1969 was
“wrapped around” the back and part of the sides of the original building. The
addition is of a more modern style and can easily be differentiated from the original.

Rush Rhees Library tower is 186 feet high. The Hopeman Carillon, which replaced the
original bell chime from 1930, is the largest musical instrument in the city and one
of the largest in the country. It contains fifty bells which were imported from Holland.
Its total weight is 6,668 pounds. The carillon was dedicated in 1973.

The Library was named after Rush Rhees, University President from 1900 to 1935,
during which time the UR evolved from a small college to a multifaceted research University.

To listen to the carillon, click here.

For other pbasers participating in the January Challenge "B/W Photography", CLICK HERE!

Information courtesy of the Rush Rhees Library History website.