This building was erected in 1889, thanks to a $500,000 gift from the John Crouse, banker and businessman.
from its founding until his death in 1889, Originally named John Crouse Memorial College for Women, it was intended as a memorial to Crouse's late wife; the title was engraved above the main entrance. Unfortunately, Mr. Crouse died prior to the building's completion. His son, D. Edgar Crouse, immediately completed the structure, furnishings and grounds work.
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Built through the generosity of John Crouse, a Syracuse wholesale grocer, banker trustee of SU
. Mr. Crouse selected the building site and oversaw its construction.
The exterior featured relief carvings including musical instruments and an artist's palette over the front entrance. Four decorative chimneys and a bell tower rose above a hip and gable slate roof. Crouse College was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1974.
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