Russell Sage Laboratory
Russell Sage Laboratory is the current home of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) in Troy, NY. It was named for Russell Sage, a Rensselaer trustee for ten years. The building is also referred to as Sage Hall. The building opened in 1909.
History[edit]
In 1907, Olivia Slocum bestowed unto RPI $1,000,000 as a memorial to her late husband, Russell Sage. Of that money, $405,000 was put toward the design and construction of Russell Sage Laboratory. The building was originally comprised of three principal sections. The west wing was designated for the Mechanical Engineering department, the east wing for the Electrical department, while the center section was a shared space. The central area housed a lecture hall with a capacity of 400 persons, a drawing room, and laboratory.[1] The original design was created by an alumni, Joseph M. Lawlor. [2]
Russell Sage Laboratory would see further construction about two decades later, in order to accommodate an increase in the student population. Expansions were built on both the north and east sides of the building. This four story high addition saw completion in 1923, resulting in a total cost of $235,000.[2]
During 1985, Russell Sage Laboratory underwent complete renovations.[3] It currently houses the School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences.[4]
Architecture[edit]
Russell Sage Laboratory was initially constructed employing the Harvard Brick construction technique. Limestone trimmings accented the building around the exterior.[1] The building material and stylistic composition share a close resemblance to that of the Carnegie Building, another RPI building, which was finished in 1906.[5] Following the renovations that occurred in the years thereafter, this exterior aesthetic has been maintained, despite interior changes.
Facilities[edit]
Presently, the School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences at RPI maintains several facilities in the Russell Sage Laboratories building. These include, but are not limited to: sculpture, inventors, and animation studios, as well as a games lab.[6]
An endowment from the Lemelson Foundation, in honor of the late Professor Burt Swersey, dedicated $500,000 for the development and maintenance of various campus facilities, including those located in Russell Sage Laboratory. The Sage facilities are inclusive of 3D Printing services, CAD work areas, and a studio room named for Swersey.[7]
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Russell Sage Laboratory". Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Retrieved 2020-02-11.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "RPI Almuni Building Designers". Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Archives. Retrieved 2020-02-11.>
- ↑ "RPI Russell Sage Labs History". Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Archives. Retrieved 2020-02-11.>
- ↑ "RPI - About HASS (archived page)". Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Retrieved 2020-02-11.>
- ↑ “Buildings and Apparatus.” Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Bulletin - Catalogue 17.1 (March, 1918): 140
- ↑ "RPI - HASS Facilities". Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Retrieved 2020-02-11.>
- ↑ "RPI News". Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Retrieved 2020-02-11.>
Coordinates: 42°43′49″N 73°40′57″W / 42.73019°N 73.68246°W
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