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The Octagon is perhaps the most distinctive building on the Amherst campus. With its unique shape and recently repainted bright yellow exterior, it draws many a stare as it sits at the main entrance to campus on the hill overlooking town. The Octagon is the fifth-oldest surviving College building, and was built in 1848, designed by Henry A. Sykes of Amherst (King, 310). It began as a home for the Astronomy and Geology Departments, and home to the College's collections. |
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The Octagon also served as the home of the Music Department after the construction of the Biology-Geology Building (Webster) allowed the Geology department to move out, and until the construction of the Arms Music Building gave the Music Department a new home. It is now home to a number of lecture and meeting rooms. |
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View these other Amherstiana items featuring The Octagon: • Sabrina Stereoview • From College Tower Northwest Stereoview • From College Tower West Northwest Stereoview • View of Amherst Stereoview • Class of 1867 Stereoview • Octagon Cabinet Card • Sabrina Cabinet Card • College Row Ashtray • The Octagon, 1999 |
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©1998-2002 Brian T. Meacham info@amherstiana.org |