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« return to the South Campus list of buildings Cornelia H. Allen Hall Former Name: Frank Burkett Baird Music Building Allen Hall is well known as the home WBFO, Buffalo's National Public Radio affiliate. It houses recording studios as well as a performance hall. Allen Hall was originally built as the music building (Baird Hall) for a proposed fine arts center. Allen Hall is also the home to the Office of Alumni Relations and the University Community Initiative, public service program which seeks to strenghten relationships between the University at Buffalo and the city of Buffalo and surrounding towns. Namesake Cornelia Hopkins Allen (1896-1979) was a pioneer in the field of social work. She was a member of the faculty of the University of Buffalo's School of Social Work for thirty-one years Frank Burkett Baird (1852-1939) was an ironmaster and a pioneer in iron and steel. Through his efforts the Peace Bridge, connecting the city of Buffalo with Ontario, Canada, was built. Baird was a member of the University Council from 1920-1939, and was a recipient of the 1927 Chancellor's Medal. Cancellor C.C. Furnas walking with Seymour Knox in back of the former Baird Music Hall History and Chronology 1956 -- (May 28) The University of Buffalo Council approves plans for the construction of a Music Building, the first phase of the University's proposed Fine Arts Center. (This South Campus Fine Arts Center was never built) 1956 -- (July 24) Groundbreaking ceremony 1957 -- (May 11) Cornerstone ceremony 1957 -- (October 12) Dedication of the Frank Burkett Baird Music Building 1979 -- (Spring) Controversy over the removal of asbestos flakes from Baird Hall 1979 -- (November 9) Cornerstone Ceremony for the new Baird Hall on the North Campus. The cornerstone box, which contained memorabilia and archival records documenting the Music Department's history, was transferred to the new building. 1982 -- The former Baird Hall is renamed Cornelia H. Allen Hall. Building and Construction Information Architects: Paul Schweikher, New Haven, Connecticut Contractors: John W. Cowper Co. Size: 43,434 sq. ft.
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