The University built on sand
Sand of the Albany Pinebush dunefield exposed on the construction site of the "Life Sciences" building
Sand of the Albany Pinebush dunefield ("Colonie Sand") exposed on the construction site of the "Life Sciences" building, 2001.
The sand pile removed from the basement mimics the dunes that used to exist in the grounds of the Albany Country Club before the original university campus was built here in the 1960's.
sand pile removed from the Life Sciences basement mimics the dunes that used to exist here
Also built on sand
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