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Townsend Hall was named for Harriet A. Townsend (1839-1916), a prominent figure in Buffalo’s progressive movement.

Townsend Hall was named for Harriet A. Townsend (1839-1916), a prominent figure in Buffalo’s progressive movement.

The reception area just inside the front door.

The reception area just inside the front door.

This pillar is one of the original features of the building.

This pillar is one of the original features of the building.

Glass doors and panels give this conference room plenty of light.

Glass doors and panels give this conference room plenty of light.

Office space.

Office space.

The renovation is part of the South Campus Master Plan. The building had been vacant for many years.

The renovation is part of the South Campus Master Plan. The building had been vacant for many years.

The building's cornerstone. It was constructed in 1903 as a nurses’ dormitory for the Erie County Almshouse.

The building's cornerstone. It was constructed in 1903 as a nurses’ dormitory for the Erie County Almshouse.
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A new home

Renovations are now complete on Townsend Hall on the South Campus, which soon will become the new home for Human Resources. Photos: Douglas Levere

Published November 12, 2020 This content is archived.

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