Chancellor Green Library

Date of Commission: 1871

Date of Occupancy: 1873

Other Dates in Building's History:

Apr 1871: "By the kindness and liberality of Mr. Jno. C. Green, there is soon to be erected a new library building . . . ". (Nassau Literary Magazine, Olla-podrida, Apr 1871)

June 1871: Plan from William A. Potter submitted and adopted by trustees. (TM, 26 June 1871)

Nov 1871: The foundation laid for the massive library building. (Nass. Lit., Olla-pod., Nov 1871)

Dec 1871: John C. Green requests that the library be named for his brother, Chancellor Green. (TM, 20 Dec 1871)

June 1872: "The New Library building is progressing rapidly . . . (walls by commencement; trimmings & roof by next Sept). (Nass. Lit., Olla-pod., June 1872)

May 1873: "The inauguration of the New Library will be at 9:30 am on Tuesday." (Nass. Lit., Olla-pod., May 1873)

Architect(s): William Appleton Potter

Donor(s): John Cleve Green

Named for: Henry Woodhull Green, Class of 1820

Materials: Sandstone; Slate

Function: Library; Student Center

Style: High Victorian Gothic