Vassar College
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Vassar College is a private liberal arts college in the town of Poughkeepsie, New York, United States. Founded in 1861 by Matthew Vassar, it was the second degree-granting institution of higher educat
An 1861 oil portrait of Matthew Vassar by Charles Loring Elliott
The Main Building, built in 1861 by architect James Renwick Jr., had the most interior space of any building in the United States, until the United States Capitol was completed in 1868.
Main Building (2026)
The Vassar College Observatory is one of two National Historic Landmarks on the college's campus, along with the Main Building.
Anthony Bourdain
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Anthony Michael Bourdain was an American celebrity chef, author, and travel documentarian. He starred in programs focusing on the exploration of international culture, cuisine, and the human condition
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…Susan Berresford, president of the Ford Foundation Anthony Bourdain, professional chef and television personality Mike D, member of the Beastie Boys…
Bourdain in 2014
Bourdain with his Peabody Award in 2014
Bourdain in 2007
Hotel Chambard in Kaysersberg, Alsace, France (pictured in 2015), where Bourdain was found dead