Posted on Aug 10, 2004

The new home for the Office of College Relations, located in historic Abbe Hall, is now open. In addition to providing a private place for alumni to work, think, meet and relax, the center is a repository of unique Union collectibles and historical records and a model of architectural magnificence.

Portrait of a house

It all adds up for alumni at Abbe Hall. Here, in no particular order, is a list of what you'll find at Abbe Hall, located directly outside the College gates on Lenox Road.

Chester A. Arthur's original presidential flag

1 replica of the Steinmetz stove

121 Garnet yearbooks, dating from 1884-2003

A complete set of Freshman Records

Original photo of the Class of 1889

1 handwritten scroll from the Class of 1846

4 floors, 3 entrances and 100 windows

5 fireplaces

Original fabric wallpaper, ca. 1900, in the dining room