University Built Environment

Alma Mater
ImageStudy for entourage for Alma Mater. Lorado Taft, Sculptor. James M. White, Architect. Includes a scale of both the plan and elevation.
Study for the setting of Alma Mater group
ImageA study for the setting of Alma Mater group in University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Created by Lorado Taft (sculptor) and James M. White (architect). 3 watercolor paintings, including a location plan.
Alma Mater
ImagePhoto of details of the Alma Mater statue.
Altgeld Hall
ImageSketch of front elevation for a proposal for Altgeld Hall.
Assembly Hall sign
ImageProposed sketch of sign for Assembly Hall.
Library : 5th library addition, 1939 Main Library
Image | 1939Ernest L. Stouffer (Architect). English Brothers Company. Photo taken: 5-29-39. "#4". National Register Building #00000413.
Library : 5th library addition, 1939 Main Library
Image | 1939Ernest L. Stouffer (Architect). English Brothers Company. Photo taken: 1/9/39. "#2". National Register Building #00000413.
Woman's Building- University of Illinois
Image | 1904East Elevation
Assembly Hall Site Plan
Image | 1960Pencil Layout of Assembly Hall and Surrounding area
Proposed auditorium group for the South quadrangle, 1936
Image | 1936Created April 6, 1936. File #97.801.
Basement Plan University Hall?
ImageAssumed to be plans University Hall. "Scale 8 feet to an inch".
North, East, and Court Elevations
Image | 1938North East and Court Elevations Sheet No. 9
Honors tablet rubbing, 1938
Image | 1938Bronze Tablet. Created by: J. A. P. "Rubbing of name plate on honor tablets."
Illini Meadows
ImageColor Pencil Layout Plan
Campus Map
Image | 1960Map of Campus, circa 1960s
Crest for the University of Ill., 1934
Image | 1934Proposed crest for the University of Illinois. Created by: J. M. H. Created: 6-15-1934.
Library
ImageSketch plus notes. Hand-written proposal for why the front of the Library should face east rather than originally planned placement to the north. Detailed pros and cons.
Study of future additions to library, 1944 Main Library
Image | 1944Section A-A Thru Service Ramp. Created by: Ernest L. Stouffer (Architect). Created: 11-30-44. "2 of two". "B. H. B." National Register Building #00000413.
Front elevation, design four : Library Hall for University of Illinois Altgeld Hall
Image | 1926Created by architects N. Clifford Ricker and James M. White. Altgeld Hall was formally known as Library Hall when completed in 1897, and served as the university’s library until 1927. National Register Building #70000229.
Library Hall [Altgeld Hall]
ImageFront elevation : design one. N. Clifford Ricker (Architect). James M. White (Architect). Library Hall for University of Illinois. Altgeld Hall was formally known as Library Hall when completed in 1897, and served as the university's library until 1927. Scale: 1/8 in. = 1 ft. "Drawer 14" (barely visible). "15 2". "A 1". National Register Building #70000229.
Library [Altgeld Hall]
ImageDrawing contains no information regarding date or artist. Subject: Library Hall and surrounding grounds. Altgeld Hall was formally known as Library Hall when completed in 1897, and served as the university’s library until 1927. National Register Building #70000229.
Library Hall for University of Illinois Altgeld Hall
ImageN. Clifford Ricker (Architect). Altgeld Hall was formally known as Library Hall when completed in 1897, and served as the university’s library until 1927. National Register Building #70000229. James M. White (Architect). "North elevation - design three". Scale: 1/8 in. = 1 ft. "15 9". "A-7"
Library Hall for University of Illinois Altgeld Hall
ImageN. Clifford Ricker (Architect). James M. White (Architect). Altgeld Hall was formally known as Library Hall when completed in 1897, and served as the university’s library until 1927. National Register Building #70000229. "Longitudinal Section - Design One". Scale: 1/8 in. = 1 ft. "15 9". "A-3".
Illini Union building
Image | 1937File not labeled, but similar to illiniunion11_display.jpg.
West Elevation
Image | 1939West Elevation
Cross Section Looking East
Image | 1939Cross Section Looking East
South Elevation- Illini Union Addition
Image | 1960South Elevation- Illini Union Addition
Coat of Arms Letter, June 15, 1934
Image | 1934Typed letter written to Ernest L. Stouffer, dated June 15, 1934. Describes the Coat of Arms. Signed: Jim Hunter.
Proposed coat of arms for the University of Illinois
ImageTyped, unsigned document describing the "arms, torse [sic], crest, motto, and manteling" [sic] for the Coat of Arms.
Proposed auditorium reconstruction, 1937 Foellinger Auditorium
Image | 1937Created by Ernest L. Stouffer (Architect). Created September 22, 1937. "Main Floor Plan". Includes cardinal directions and legend. Scale: 1/8" = 1'-0". File #97.811.
Sketch Plan Showing Rearrangement of Walks & Drives of Middle Campus
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Smith Memorial Hall
ImagePencil Sketch of Front Elevation
Smith Memorial Hall
ImagePencil sketch with minimal highlight-Front Elevation
Study for L. A. & S. quadrangle development, 1927
Image | 1927Created by: James M. White (Supervising Architect). Created: Feb. 28, 1927. Notes: "Heavy lines indicate present buildings to remain -- broken lines, buildings to be removed -- outlines, proposed buildings". 1" = 100 feet. "R. K."
Sketches of band pavillion and development of south quadrangle
ImageBlack, Clapp & Whittemore (Architects). Two words in title are illegible: Sketches [of band?] pavillion and development of south quadrangle. "Drawer #101."
Stage Extension-Auditorium Repairs and Improvements
Image | 1938Construction Details, Extension Plan, Side Elevation of Typical Units, View of Underside of Typical units, Sections
Piazza Railing : columns
ImageDetails of railing top of back piazza full size. "8 columns".
Plane table survey of university grounds & vicinity, 1885
ImageScale - 1:2000. Members of class: Wm. Barclay, E.I. Cantine, O. Connet, H. Dose', F.R. Edwards, P.A. Goodwin, E.S. Johnson, H.B. Williams, W.D. Pence, L. Thompson, R. Willard.
preliminary Site Dev. Plan (ALT.A) for Patio Area- President's House
ImageDiagram of Elements and Cost Estimate
Smith Memorial Hall
ImagePencil Sketch of First Floor Plan showing Auditorium and School of Music.

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