The main focal point of the history of Hofstra University, Hempstead N.Y., is Hofstra Hall. "The building makes Hofstra University what it is today," Geri Solomon, University Archivist.
Hofstra Hall, built in 1904, was originally created as a retirement home for William and Kate Hofstra. The third floor of Hofstra Hall used to be bedrooms where the servants would reside, which were later made into offices for the University. "This room has a bell which would be used by the Hofstra's, alerting the servants for assistance," Mary Schmitt, Director of Hofstra Advertising, has her office on the third floor.
When the University was established in 1935 all of the classes were held within Hofstra Hall. Hofstra University held its first class on September 23, 1935, with 159 students attending class during the day and 621 in the evening.
Hofstra Hall was almost torn down in 1979 but students and faculty fought the demolition by arguing that the Hofstra's home was an inspiration to build Hofstra University as well as a dedication to the Hofstra family. In 1991, the Class of 1941 reunited to celebrate the 50th Reunion of Hofstra University by restoring and refurbishing Hofstra Hall.
Hofstra Hall, built in 1904, was originally created as a retirement home for William and Kate Hofstra. The third floor of Hofstra Hall used to be bedrooms where the servants would reside, which were later made into offices for the University. "This room has a bell which would be used by the Hofstra's, alerting the servants for assistance," Mary Schmitt, Director of Hofstra Advertising, has her office on the third floor.
When the University was established in 1935 all of the classes were held within Hofstra Hall. Hofstra University held its first class on September 23, 1935, with 159 students attending class during the day and 621 in the evening.
Hofstra Hall was almost torn down in 1979 but students and faculty fought the demolition by arguing that the Hofstra's home was an inspiration to build Hofstra University as well as a dedication to the Hofstra family. In 1991, the Class of 1941 reunited to celebrate the 50th Reunion of Hofstra University by restoring and refurbishing Hofstra Hall.
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