Bronx Community College

Bronx Community College is a public institution in University Heights, Bronx, that belongs to the City University of New York system and holds National Historic Landmark status. The campus spreads across a large site with classroom buildings, green areas, and a historic memorial structure along University Avenue.

The institution opened in 1957 as part of the CUNY system and occupies buildings originally constructed in 1894 for New York University. The site later received National Historic Landmark designation for its architectural importance and historical role in American higher education.

The institution preserves the Hall of Fame for Great Americans, a memorial colonnade featuring bronze portrait busts of accomplished figures from American history. Visitors can walk through the open-air structure and study the cast sculptures that have honored American achievement for more than a century.

The campus sits on a hilltop with multiple entrances and wide pedestrian paths between buildings. Visitors should wear comfortable shoes, as the site covers several levels and some areas require using stairs or ramps to navigate.

The institution collaborates with Waymo to develop a curriculum on autonomous vehicles. Students learn about technologies that will shape the automotive industry in the coming years.

Location: New York

Inception: 1957

Address: 2155 University Avenue, Bronx, NY, 10453

Website: http://bcc.cuny.edu

GPS coordinates: 40.85778,-73.91222

Latest update: December 20, 2025 13:52