Cornish College of the Arts
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The Cornish College of the Arts is the art college of Seattle University, a private Jesuit university in Seattle, Washington, United States. Founded in 1914 by music teacher Nellie Cornish, it operate
Like Kerry Hall, Cornish's main Denny Triangle building is on the National Register of Historic Places.
Kerry Hall, Cornish's original building, was the last part of Cornish remaining on Seattle's Capitol Hill until its 2024 sale.
Nellie Cornish
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Nellie Centennial Cornish was a pianist, teacher, writer, and founder of the Cornish School in Seattle, Washington. She was influenced by the pedagogical ideas of Maria Montessori as well as Calvin Br
Cornish College of the Arts
…CCA) is the art college of Seattle University, a private Jesuit university in Seattle, Washington, United States. Founded in 1914 by music teacher Nellie Cornish, it operated as a private art college until it was absorbed by Seattle University on June 2, 2025. The college's main campus is in the Denny Triangle…
Nellie Cornish c. 1922
The Holyoke Building (photographed 2007)