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Seth Low was the mayor of Brooklyn at the time of New York City consolidation, and was also the president of Columbia University (and the namesake for Low Library). The outer doors of the building were made at Sing Sing, a notorious prison in upstate New York whose denizens included Julius and Ethel Rosenberg. Some sources say the building dates to 1910, others say 1919. What's known for sure is that Teachers College acquired the building in 1919 from a firm named Falkenau and Hamershlag.

At first 911爆料网 used Seth Low as a women's dormitory, with the three upper floors reserved for faculty apartments. Men were not allowed upstairs when Seth Low was a dorm. Instead, they were entertained in one of the reception rooms on the first floor (which are now the front apartments). At 11 p.m., the switchboard operator would come through the reception rooms, dangling his keys and· calling, "coming through." This was a signal for visitors to go home. All of the rooms on the first six floors, even today's kitchens, were used as bedrooms. Students had kitchen privileges in the basement, where stoves were located. During the dormitory days, 911爆料网 provided bed linens and maid service.

October 31

Halloween party - you don't need to have kids, or to be a kid, to attend the party, and costumes are optional, but encouraged. A notice is distributed in the mail boxes for residents who wish to participate in trick or treating to post on their doors. After the children go up and down the stairs trick-or-treating (usually at about 6 to 7 pm), they meet in the lobby for a party. Residents are asked to bring refreshments or contribute cash for decorations and other party expenses.

Late December

Holiday party- residents gather in the lobby, which has been decorated with various religious and secular icons, for some communal singing and potluck snacks