Bid Awarded To Construct Dutch Quad 1963 August 1 Construction bids on Dormitory I (Dutch Quad) received. The low bidder was Humphreys & Harding of NYC at $7,760,000. The winner of the Service Building contract was McManus, Longe & Brockwell.
Six Playing Fields Being Readied For Use In 1964 1963 August 1 Six playing fields near the Western Avenue entrance to the Uptown Campus being readied for use in the spring of 1964 with heavy use in the fall of 1964.
Students Move Into Dorms For First Time 1963 October 24 185 male students move into the first dormitories on the new campus into Van Rensselaer and Rykman Halls on Dutch Quadrangle. The men had previously been living in motels. The dorms contain four and five men suites each including three rooms and a bath. Two rooms are bedrooms and one is a study...
Department Of Conservation Agrees To Stock The Campus Lake With Game Fish 1964 March 17 Department of Conservation agrees to stock the Campus Lake with game fish.
The Low Bidder For Colonial Quadrangle At $7,887,000, Foster Newman Of Valley Springs Is Awarded The Construction Contract 1964 April-May The low bidder for Colonial Quadrangle at $7,887,000, Foster-Newman of Valley Springs is awarded the construction contract.
Tisdale Reports That Negotiations Are Almost Complete For The Acquisition Of An Additional 48 Acres 1964 July 27 Tisdale reports that negotiations are almost complete for the acquisition of an additional 48 acres on the North East corner of the campus.
Tennis Courts On Uptown Campus To Be Ready By The Time Student Return In The Fall 1964-08-07 Tennis courts on Uptown Campus to be ready by the time student return in the fall.
New Incomplete Dormitories On Dutch Quad Open For Inspection On Parent’s Weekend 1964 October 20 New incomplete dormitories on Dutch Quad open for inspection on Parent’s Weekend.
Series Of Strikes Slows Construction Of Academic Podium 1965 May-October Series of strikes slows construction of academic podium.
Construction Contract For The Infirmary Goes To D. Fortunato, Inc. 1965 July 28 Construction contract for the Infirmary goes to D. Fortunato, Inc. of Floral Park, NY in the amount of $1,205,700 with a projected two year completion date.