There’s not much to say. I’m a current student of Cornell. My two big interests in the school are its history and the development of its facilities (and those of the surrounding area). As a result, the primary focus of my posts will be on those two subjects. I like to take my camera with me on campus and do photo tours when I have the time.
Although I try to keep the facts and history as accurate as possible, I make no claims to the validity of the information. In many cases, I have provided links to my sources, which are numbered and listed at the end of a post.
I’m always open to suggestions for new topics to write about with regards to Cornell’s history and the physical development of Cornell and the local area. If you have an idea for an entry, feel free to leave a comment.
The Greystone house was built by Alice G. McCloskey (of the Nature Studies department and editor of the Rural School Leaflet) and another woman. By the time Alice died 19 Oct 1915 she was the owner of the house. She left the house to her assistant, Edward Mowbray Tuttle (my husband’s maternal grandfather). Edward married in October 1919 and sold the Greystone to the silent film start in 1919. So there is more history than you think.
Thanks for that extra information! Comments like yours help to fill in the grey areas of history and help to paint a broader picture of the local history. Much appreciated!
Hi there,
Came across your blog while trying to figure out if Cornell Heights would be a suitable place for our family to move to. Thanks for the interesting and informative tidbits about houses on campus that I’ve admired but never ventured to find out more about.
On another note, any insights you can offer on living in Cornell heights ? Noise levels, parking issues etc. for a family with kids?
Thanks.
I don’t feel fully qualified to answer that, since I’m a mere student. However, there’s a website called http://www.city-data.com that has a forum of posters dedicated to answering those types of questions and offering insight on places you’re looking to relocate. Best of luck!
Thanks – I know of city-data.com but doubt if it’ll be that specific.
I just came across your blog. Always nice to see someone who has an interest in Ithaca and Cornell. I grew up in Collegetown (many years ago). Hope you don’t mind if I add some comments and info (and pics) from time to time.
Hi Ex! I have to be honest, this blog takes most of my free time, so this is why I don’t post so much to SSP anymore. Drop by anytime.
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I had a feeling this blog might be yours. Miss ya at SSP, but I’m glad you’re still around where I can see your pics and opinions.
Hey, I’m a current student and member of the Greek community. Just wanted to say keep up the good work with this blog; I read it often.
You have a wonderful site. Your photograph of my old fraternity, Chi Phi, is one of the best I have seen.
I was at Cornell earlier this month and saw something on the libe clock that I had never noticed before.
When it is four o’clock, the big hand is on the XII and the little hand is on the IV. OK… right dummy … but for nearly every other clock the IV is shown as IIII !
Google has numerous explanations for the IV vs IIII, but after all of these years it is the first time I had noticed it.
Just shows that we old frats still pay attention, and thanks for letting me post this meaningless piece of trivia!
I found this blog today. Nice work.
This is an incredibly informative blog. Great work.
Any chance you could revisit Ithaca College for an update on what’s happening over on that hill?