Manhattan · NYC landmark
Cooper Union Foundation Building
Cooper Square · Manhattan, New York City
See the historic Foundation Building and Great Hall setting, with public exhibitions and events when scheduled.
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NYFE Summary
The Great Hall became a meeting place for political debate as well as education. Abraham Lincoln spoke here before becoming president. Other meetings addressed workers’ rights and women’s voting rights, and the hall was part of the early history of the NAACP.
Peter Cooper also planned for changes in building technology. He required a round shaft that could later hold an elevator. The Foundation Building still belongs to a school of art, architecture and engineering. Public events and exhibitions provide opportunities to visit; their listings specify the location and entry arrangements.
NYFE summary from the official history and visitor sources linked below.
Plan a visit
Check the operator’s current opening, admission and access information before travelling. Historic status does not guarantee public access to every interior.
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