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David Allan Robertson

 
9781332208289: The University of Chicago (Classic Reprint): An Official Guide

Synopsis

This guidebook, written by a scholar and the author, delineates the history, architecture, and grounds of the University of Chicago. Founded in 1890, the University of Chicago resides on approximately one hundred acres of land on the Midway Plaisance. It boasts 40 buildings and is a leader in research and education. Included in this guidebook is a historical sketch of the University, a section providing practical information for visitors, and a route for best experiencing the campus. The author provides a detailed description of each of the important buildings on the campus, giving particular attention to their historical significance and their architectural design. Among the many structures highlighted are Cobb Lecture Hall, Charles Hitchcock Hall, Hutchinson Hall, the Reynolds Club, Frank Dickinson Bartlett Gymnasium, Walker Museum, Julius Rosenwald Hall, the Law Building, William Rainey Harper Memorial Library, Haskell Oriental Museum, the Classics Building, Nancy Foster Hall, Ida Noyes Hall, and Emmons Blaine Hall.

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