Through rare photos and archival materials, discover Boston University's brilliant past that exemplifies Learning, Virtue, and Piety.

Most universities begin with a plot of land on which to build. This was not the case with Boston University. Founded originally in Newbury, Vermont, in 1839, the school moved to Concord, New Hampshire, in 1847 and finally took root in Boston in 1867. The university developed seven schools and colleges within the first few years, with more to come later. Located in the center of a vibrant city, Boston University has become the fourth largest independent university in the nation. In Boston University, follow the development of the school as it grew and changed over one hundred and sixty years. Through vintage images, learn about the Boston University School of Oratory, where the telephone was invented; the Massachusetts Agricultural College, in the heart of the city; and subterranean passages in some of the earliest buildings. Find out about the ghost that haunted one campus building and why the institution was not named Rich University for one of its founders and most generous donors.

Author: Sally Ann Kydd
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)
Published: 04/03/2002
Series: College History
Pages: 128
Weight: 0.65lbs
Size: 9.26h x 6.62w x 0.36d
ISBN: 9780738509792

About the Author
Kydd, Sally Ann: - Author Sally Ann Kydd is an alumna of the School of Education and the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences at Boston University. As a professional tour guide, she has an extensive knowledge of Boston. In Boston University, she has assembled a compelling history of a major university renowned throughout the world.