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Blackstone and Harlan Halls' Towers and Gate - view from south (also called "Fraternity Quadrangle Towers")
The Blackstone and Harlan Tudor style towers along with the wrought iron gates between them, seen from the south. These were designed to herald entry to the main College campus, 1906-08. The cars, from the mid 1950s, help date the photo. "While such…
Catalog of Lake Forest University, 1890-91
This title page from the 1890-91 Catalogue of Lake Forest University appears on p. 39 of "30 Miles North." It shows an early use, under president William C. Roberts (1886-92), of the term "Lake Forest College" to denote the co-educational four-year…
Blackstone and Harlan Halls - View from the east, prior to 1946
Harlan Hall can be seen on the left side of the sidewalk and the east side entrance to Blackstone is visible, though the trees block most of the towers from showing. This photograph was taken after 1940 when photographer Ward McMasters arrived in…
Blackstone and Harlan Halls, side entrances next to the Gatesr
The ramp, for disabled access on the left, leads to the side door of Blackstone Hall. Also shown in this November 1982 image are the iron gates into North Campus in between both Blackstone and Harlan Halls, and a side entry into Harlan Hall's…
Blackstone Hall - Gates
The is a color photograph , June 11, 2002, of the gates between Blackstone and Harlan Halls that lead to Middle Campus. When looking through the gates, Blackstone is on the left and Harlan is on the right. The building that is in the background is…
Blackstone Hall - Detail of front entrance/door surround
There is a sign that says"Blackstone Hall" above the perpendicular-arched entrance to the men's residence hall, along with carved Tudor Roses on the corners above the front door.
The architects were Frost & Granger for the 1907-completed structure…
The architects were Frost & Granger for the 1907-completed structure…
Harlan Hall - Quadrangle, from 1940s wing addition
The two front and side entrances are shown of Harlan Hall, as well as the sidewalk leading towards them.
This picture was taken in November of 1959.
The post-World War II wing additions honored the Tudor style of the original 1908 building,…
This picture was taken in November of 1959.
The post-World War II wing additions honored the Tudor style of the original 1908 building,…
Blackstone Hall men residence, a room
"Blackstone's rooms are large, airy, and bright. Here's a typical example." This mid 20th C. image was created for recruitment purposes. The platform rocker, fabrics, and books were typical of the 1940s and 1950s.
Blackstone Hall was completed…
Blackstone Hall was completed…
Deerpath Hall/ Abbott Common Room/Cafe
This is a back and white photographic print of the Abbott Common Room in Deerpath Hall taken in November of 2000. There are circle tables with chairs and the cafe is open. The windows face west or into North Campus and toward Lois Durand Hall.
Deerpath Hall/Abbott Common Room
This is a black and white photographic print of the Abbott Common Room in Deerpath hall taken in November of 2000. There are basic couches, chairs, tables and in the back windows Durand Hall can be seen.