Newhouse 2 Dedicated

Newhouse 2 was the second of a proposed three-building complex born from Samuel I. Newhouse’s $15 million donation in 1964. Construction began in the summer of 1971. Three years later, the 72,000-square-foot building opened its doors as  home of one of the top broadcast journalism programs in the country.

The Newhouse 2 building under construction
The Newhouse 2 building under construction.
A black-and-white photo shows three people sitting on a stage
William S. Paley (left) with Mitzi and Samuel I. Newhouse at the dedication of Newhouse 2 in 1974.

The first two floors of Newhouse 2 housed two televisions stations, a scene shop and storage areas, while faculty offices, a 100-seat theater and broadcast lab were located on the third floor.

About 500 people attended the dedication held May 31, 1974, including NBC anchor David Brinkley, who served the master of ceremonies, and William S. Paley, chairman of the board of CBS, who delivered the keynote speech.