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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 - 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…
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' 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…
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 - 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 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 --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…
Donnelley Library -- Detail of main floor catalog area following 1983 renovation
This black and white image of the part of the library's catalog area shows its state after the 1983 renovation, with the card catalog cabinet still in place (extreme left in photo), the original 1965 catalog work table, the new computer terminal work…