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Blackstone Hall - Annex entrance, south facade
"New and shiny Blackstone annex may be your dormitory home while here. It houses 38." The Blackstone and Harlan Annexes were projected and completed after World War II to meet the needs of the influx of veterans returning to studies. "While such…
Blackstone Hall - Annex with shed dormer, after 1960
This is a view of the north facade of Blackstone Hall with the third floor shed dormer addition, after 1960. As enrollment ballooned in the early 1960s, attic space, formerly fraternity meeting space, was converted into rooms for men students. "While…
Blackstone Hall - bronze portrait relief plaque of Timothy Blackstone
This image shows a portrait plaque of Timothy B. Blackstone on the Blackstone Hall exterior wall. Two women are shown standing next to it. The artist's name appears to be Burke M. (or O.) Potter, with a "97" (?) perhaps the date of the artwork. Mrs.…
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…
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 --West facade, original state, with ivy
This photographic postcard view of the west facade of Tudor, Collegiate Gothic Blackstone Hall shows its original two floor state, with vines on the wall. Seen as well are both Blackstone and Harlan Towers, rising to three floors. The date of this…
Blackstone Hall entry with vines
This image shows an entrance to Blackstone Hall (possibly Harlan Hall's entrance). Landscape architect Warren Manning had introduced vines on the buildings early in the 20th C. to relate the structures to the natural landscape, the Picturesque campus…
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…
Blue
Blue represents communication, trust, truth, and calm. In nature, it is present in the sky, water, berries, etc. It is often used in rituals involving revealing truths, unblocking a disconnect in a relationship, or even relaxation.
