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Richard Gilman Folsom Library Dedicated
The Richard Gilman Folsom Library at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, New York, was dedicated on May 15, 1976. Named for the recently retired president in recognition of his accomplishments as Rensselaer’s twelfth president, the library construction was made possible through a multi-million-dollar enabling gift from Rensselaer alumnus Erik Jonsson. According to James C. Andrews, director of libraries, the design capacities include 500,000 volumes, seating for nearly 900, and 66 private study rooms. Construction consumed 10,000 cubic yards of reinforced concrete. Energy-saving features include tinted insulating glass windows and recirculation of heat generated by lighting fixtures and equipment. The building was designed by Quinlivan Pierik & Krause, architectural firm, Syracuse, New York. The functional design of this handsome new library building is the result of countless hours of collaboration among Rensselaer’s librarians and faculty members.
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