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Fun Local Trivia
  1. Alfred was a station on the Underground Railroad.
  2. Ceramics are big in Alfred because of the rich clay deposits in the soil.
  3. Alfred is home to flesh-eating beetles.
  4. The region is also known as the Valley of the Insane.
  5. The Seneca Native Americans once revered the area as sacred ground.
Notable Natives Bill Pullman – actor
Local Slang Pop: What a western New Yorker calls soda
Points of Interest None

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Allegany County, one of the poorest counties in the nation, is a place of heartbreaking poverty and breathtaking beauty. A chain of intimate towns spot the lush valleys of Western New York, many of which are trailer parks. Although the nearby cities of Buffalo and Rochester offer a hint of something urban, the general feeling is overwhelmingly rural. For a lot of “city slickers,” the rolling hills and open sky is a nice retreat from the hustle and bustle of the city. It can certainly be too quiet at times.

The town of Alfred itself is comprised of professors, blue-collar families, and a ghetto of graduate students. Despite a tepid but ongoing rivalry with Alfred State College, which lies across the valley, the general feeling in town is calm and friendly.

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Local Atmosphere at Alfred University

honey4

Art History '08

1.2
D

Remote

Very few things to do in town, a drive to nearest city, means bored rowdy college students

May 16, 2012

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Local Atmosphere at Alfred University

litleyellohbird

Arts '12

5.0
A+

Alfred

Alfred is a small rural town in WNY, on the surface it may look boring, or like there are not enough things to do in town, DON'T BE FOOLED!! Alfred is a place about community and making friends with new people and having fun doing whatever!

Apr 03, 2012

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Local Atmosphere at Alfred University

KBlatz

Fine Arts '13

3.8
B+

Small Town

I'm from an urban area, so when I first came to Alfred I realized how laid back and homey it was. I enjoy the quiet atmosphere during the day and the student life at night.

Mar 30, 2012

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User rating for Alfred University - Local Atmosphere is 3.5 out of 5 based on 17 user reviews.

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Alfred University - Seven-person Tour BikeSeven-person Tour Bike
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Seven-person Tour Bike This is a photo of the first family to ride our seven-person bike for a campus tour! The bike is now painted purple and gold (AU's colors).
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King Alfred King Alfred stands in the middle of our quad near Powell Campus Center. The King will often be dressed up for special occasions.
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The Bell Tower In the early sunny part of the year, Alfred's landscape is just amazing.
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Facts

Shopping Centers None; go to Rochester
Major Sports Teams
  • Buffalo Bills: football
  • Buffalo Sabres: hockey
City Web Sites www.alfredny.org
Distances to Nearest Major Cities
  • New York City: NY: 6 hours
  • Toronto: ON: 2 hours, 30 minutes

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Dipson Hornell Theater
190 Main St.
Hornell
(607) 324-4129

Star Theater
144 Main St.
Dansville
(585) 335-6950

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