Seeley G. Mudd Chemistry Building

The 42,000-square-foot building features limestone and brick walls with glass blocks, containing teaching laboratories across three floors.

Constructed in 1984 at a cost of 7.2 million dollars, the facility was funded through a bequest from California cardiologist Seeley G. Mudd.

The structure represents Vassar College's dedication to scientific education, providing specialized spaces for organic, honors, and general chemistry studies.

The laboratory contains 94 fume hoods and multiple research spaces, ensuring proper ventilation and safety measures for chemical experiments.

The building's south-facing glass block wall was engineered as a passive solar heating system to reduce energy consumption.

Location: Poughkeepsie

Inception: 1984

Architectural style: postmodern architecture

GPS coordinates: 41.68550,-73.89470

Latest update: March 8, 2025 06:06