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Observatory
Next to Curly Court you will see what remains of the Astronomical Observatory. The observatory was built in 1890 and it stood as the highest point on campus when it was built. Its dome was 15 feet in diameter, and it was equipped with a telescope…
Students Playing Football
Having been founded as an institute for graduate study and research, the University did not admit undergraduates until 1904. This brought new challenges and opportunities for the University, including the need for athletics and space. The students in…
Undergraduate Dorm
An undergraduate dorm room from Albert Hall, formerly known as Keane Hall, which was demolished in 1970.
Construction of the Basilica
Cardinal Gibbons blessed the foundation stone of the Shrine on September 23, 1920 with over 10,000 people gathered to watch. However, after completion of the Crypt Church in 1926, construction halted until 1953 due to the Great Depression and World…
Students in the Crypt
This shows the crypt before its completion, with mechanical engineering students working.
Construction of Mullen
In 1901 CUA’s second Rector, Thomas Conaty, was well aware that the University needed a separate library building. Construction of the library would not start until the 1920’s, with the first phase being completed in 1928. All phases of the…
New York "Staatszeitung" Article
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Translation of article appearing in the New York "Staatszeitung" regarding Powderly's immigration policies. October 26, 1901.
Letter to Terence Powderly from August Bostroem
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Letter to Terence Powderly from August Bostroem defending him in criticism over conditions and water shortages at the newly designed Ellis Island facilities. October 10, 1901.
Letter from S. Eppler to Powderly
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Letter from S. Eppler to Powderly, detailing a work situation (involving Mr. Fitchie and Lederhilger) in which Eppler felt he had been treated unfairly. June 17, 1901.