Cullum
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The
will of Brevet Major General George W. Cullum, USMA Class of 1833, contained
a bequest “to be used for the construction and maintenance of
a memorial hall at West Point to be dedicated to the officers and graduates
of the U.S. Military Academy.” Cullum’s bequest was formally accepted by an act of Congress in 1892, and construction began in 1896 following a design by noted architect, Stanford White. When the building was dedicated in 1900, it became a memorial repository to honor deceased graduates through portraits, sculpture, and plaques. The architect of Cullum Hall designed the building in a Greek Revival style of pinkish-white Milford granite. Even after its completion and dedication, Stanford White continued to provide designs for the completion of the interior architectural details. The final result is one of the most richly decorated buildings at West Point. |
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General
Cullum’s contribution to West Point extends beyond the “memorial
hall” bearing his name. At the close of the Civil War, he served
as the Academy’s 16th Superintendent. Cullum also published the
first Register of Officers and Graduates of the U.S. Military Academy,
a record of graduates which is still published annually. |
| Today, Cullum Hall continues to serve the original memorial function outlined by General Cullum in his will. The site of many promotions and awards ceremonies, the building remains a tribute to the achievements of West Point and its notable graduates. |
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