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| Institution Name: Elmira College
Original/Historic Place Name: Watson Fine Arts Building
Location on Campus:
Date(s) of Construction:| 1958 | original construction |
Designer: unknown
Type of Place: Individual building
Style: Gothic revival, Other (Glossary)
Significance: education
Narrative: see below
References: see below
| Materials:
| Foundation: | | Walls: brick and steel | | Roof: | Function:
| 1958-present (2006) | theater (blackbox theater and theater shop) | | 1958-present (2006) | classrooms (including language laboratory, radio station, and an art studio) | | 1958-present (2006) | academic department building (music; includes classroom and rehearsal space) |
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Narrative:
A significant feature of this building is the sculpted paneling on the entrance. Crafted by the sculptor John Alexander (1905-1981), the panels depict six arts: painting, music, sculpture, literature, dance, and poetry. The building is in good condition.
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