Myers Block Special Collections Research Center

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old multi story building on corner of lot

Myers Block, Image 10-0114

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Occupied by SU: May 1871

First Classes Held: September 5, 1871

Final Classes Held: April 30, 1873

Location: Southeast corner of Montgomery and East Genesee Streets

Space: Upper floors of commercial building

Notes: The first home of Syracuse University, the second floor held classrooms, a library, a reading room and faculty offices. The third floor held classrooms and a chemistry lab; the fourth floor held a chapel and assembly room.