Vassar Institute, Renaissance Revival historical institute in Poughkeepsie, United States
The Vassar Institute features a two-story brick building with granite trim, prominent mansard roof, round-arched dormer windows, and an Italianate tower at Main Street.
The structure was constructed in the late 19th century on the former site of the Vassar family brewery, which generated the wealth that established the institution.
The building contains a 300-seat auditorium with original cast-iron seats arranged on descending curved levels for performances and community gatherings.
The first floor houses a natural history museum, while the second floor functions as a library supporting local literary societies and educational programs.
The east facade displays a large portico supported by column pairs and crowned with a broken arch pediment, combining Italianate and Second Empire styles.
Location: New York
Architectural style: Renaissance Revival architecture
GPS coordinates: 41.70500,-73.93167
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:25
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