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A collection of photographs documenting the construction of the University of Illinois at Chicago Circle during the 1960s and early 1970s, and removal of the elevated walkways in the early 1990s, as well as documents relating to the planning, growth and development of the University of Illinois Chicago.

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Art & Architecture Building, University of Illinois at Chicago Circle

View east during glazing work on the pyramid-shaped skylights at the south end of the Art & Architecture Building, during late stages of the building's construction (part of Phase 2 of campus construction).

1968

Art & Architecture Building, University of Illinois at Chicago Circle

View south showing part of the north end of the Art & Architecture Building during late stages of construction (part of Phase 2 of campus construction).

1968

Art & Architecture Building, University of Illinois at Chicago Circle

View north showing installation of pyramid-shaped windows at the south end of the Art & Architecture Building (part of Phase 2 of campus construction).

1968

Art & Architecture Building, University of Illinois at Chicago Circle

View of a snow-covered rooftop in winter, during late stages of construction of the Art & Architecture Building (part of Phase 2 of campus construction).

1967

Art & Architecture Building, University of Illinois at Chicago Circle

View northwest in winter showing the south end and east side of the Art & Architecture Building during the late stages of its construction (part of Phase 2 of campus construction).

1967

Art & Architecture Building, University of Illinois at Chicago Circle

View east during later stages of construction of the Art & Architecture Building (part of Phase 2 of campus construction). The enclosed elevated walkway connecting the building to the main spine of the walkway system passes over the Commonwealth Edison (ComEd) electrical substation at the lower left. The Union Tower (Student Center East Tower) is at the upper right. South Halsted Street and the Dan Ryan Expressway (I-94) are beyond that in the upper part of the photograph. The intersection of South Halsted and West Harrison Streets is at the upper left.

1967

Art & Architecture Building, University of Illinois at Chicago Circle

View southeast during later stages of construction of the Art & Architecture Building (part of Phase 2 of campus construction). The enclosed elevated walkway passes over the Commonwealth Edison (ComEd) electrical substation (demolished 2017) at the bottom of the photograph. The Union Tower (Student Center East Tower) is at the upper right. South Halsted Street and the Dan Ryan Expressway (I-94) are beyond that in the upper part of the photograph. The intersection of South Halsted and West Harrison Streets is at the upper left.

1967

Art & Architecture Building, University of Illinois at Chicago Circle

View northeast during installation of brick facing on the exterior walls at the south end of the Art & Architecture Building (part of Phase 2 of campus construction).

1967

Art & Architecture Building, University of Illinois at Chicago Circle

View northwest showing construction of the upper levels at the south end and east side of the Art & Architecture Building (part of Phase 2 of campus construction). The top of University Hall is visible at the upper left.

1967

Art & Architecture Building, University of Illinois at Chicago Circle

View east during construction of the upper floors at the north end of the Art & Architecture Building (part of Phase 2 of campus construction).

1967

Art & Architecture Building, University of Illinois at Chicago Circle

View northwest during construction of the upper levels of the Art & Architecture Building (part of Phase 2 of campus construction). Jefferson Hall and University Hall are at the upper left. The elevated walkway runs in front of Jefferson Hall and over West Harrison Street, leading to the CTA train station (at the upper right).

1967

Art & Architecture Building, University of Illinois at Chicago Circle

View northwest during construction of the upper floors of the Art & Architecture Building (part of Phase 2 of campus construction).

1967

Art & Architecture Building, University of Illinois at Chicago Circle

View northwest showing upper level construction at the south end and east side of the Art & Architecture Building (part of Phase 2 of campus construction).

1967

Art & Architecture Building, University of Illinois at Chicago Circle

View northeast during construction of the upper floors of the Art & Architecture Building (part of Phase 2 of campus construction).

1967

Art & Architecture Building, University of Illinois at Chicago Circle

View east during construction of the upper floors of the Art & Architecture Building (part of Phase 2 of campus construction). The Commonwealth Edison (ComEd) electrical substation (demolished 2017) is at the bottom of the photograph, and South Halsted Street and the Dan Ryan Expressway (I-94) are at the top. The intersection of South Halsted and West Harrison Streets is at the upper left.

1967

Art & Architecture Building, University of Illinois at Chicago Circle

View south showing construction in progress on the north end of the Art & Architecture Building (part of Phase 2 of campus construction). The Union Tower (Student Center East Tower) is partially visible behind it at the upper left.

1967

Art & Architecture Building, University of Illinois at Chicago Circle

View northeast during construction of the upper floors at the south end of the Art & Architecture Building (part of Phase 2 of campus construction).

1967

Art & Architecture Building, University of Illinois at Chicago Circle

View of the Art & Architecture Building under construction (part of Phase 2 of campus construction). South Halsted Street marks the east boundary of the campus and the construction site, and the intersection of South Halsted and West Harrison Streets is at the left. Part of the Circle interchange and Dan Ryan Expressway are in the upper part of the photograph.

1967

Art & Architecture Building, University of Illinois at Chicago Circle

View west during construction of the Art & Architecture Building (part of Phase 2 of campus construction). University Hall is in the background.

1967

Art & Architecture Building, University of Illinois at Chicago Circle

View east in winter showing the Art & Architecture Building under construction (part of Phase 2 of campus construction). The Union Building Tower (now Student Center East Tower) is at the upper right, and the Commonwealth Edison (ComEd) electrical substation (demolished 2017) is in the foreground at the bottom. South Halsted Street extends across the upper part of the photograph, and the intersection with West Harrison Street is at the top left.

1967

Art & Architecture Building, University of Illinois at Chicago Circle

View northwest during construction of the Art & Architecture Building (part of Phase 2 of campus construction).

1967

Art & Architecture Building, University of Illinois at Chicago Circle

View southwest in winter during construction of the Art & Architecture Building (part of Phase 2 of campus construction). University Hall is at the upper right.

1966

Art & Architecture Building, University of Illinois at Chicago Circle

View southwest in winter during Phase 2 of campus construction, looking across an excavated area south of the Art & Architecture Building towards Douglas Hall. Part of Grant Hall and Stevenson Hall (under construction) can be seen behind and to the right of Douglas Hall.

1966

Art & Architecture Building, University of Illinois at Chicago Circle

View west showing construction of concrete support columns for the Art & Architecture Building (part of Phase 2 of campus construction). University Hall is partially visible at the top center of the photograph.

1966

Art & Architecture Building, University of Illinois at Chicago Circle

View northeast showing construction of lower level walls and floors for the Art & Architecture Building (part of Phase 2 of campus construction).

1966

Art & Architecture Building, University of Illinois at Chicago Circle

View northwest showing construction of the foundation of the Art & Architecture Building (part of Phase 2 of campus construction). At the upper left, Jefferson Hall, the elevated walkway, and part of University Hall are visible. In the upper center, the elevated walkway runs across West Harrison Street, leading to the CTA train station.

1966

Art & Architecture Building, University of Illinois at Chicago Circle

View northwest showing excavations and early stages of construction of the Art & Architecture Building (part of Phase 2 of campus construction). At the top left of the photograph, the elevated walkway runs above West Harrison Street, leading to the CTA train station.

1966

Art & Architecture Building, University of Illinois at Chicago Circle

View east towards the downtown Loop, showing early stages of construction of the Art & Architecture Building (part of Phase 2 of campus construction).

1966

Art & Architecture Building, University of Illinois at Chicago Circle

View southeast showing early stages of construction of the Art & Architecture Building (part of Phase 2 of campus construction). The Union and Union Tower (now Student Center East and Student Center East Tower) are in the distance in the upper center.

1966

Art & Architecture Building, University of Illinois at Chicago Circle

View southeast showing excavations south of the Art & Architecture Building (part of Phase 2 of campus construction). Douglas Hall is at the upper right.

1966

Art & Architecture Building, University of Illinois at Chicago Circle

View northeast showing the west side and south end of the Art & Architecture Building(part of Phase 2 of campus construction) before exterior landscaping.

1968

Art & Architecture Building, University of Illinois at Chicago Circle

View looking northwest towards the Art & Architecture Building (part of Phase 2 of campus construction). One section of exterior wall was left unfinished (without brick facing) in anticipation of a planned future addition.

1968

Art & Architecture Building, University of Illinois at Chicago Circle

View southeast looking towards the north end of the Art & Architecture Building (part of Phase 2 of campus construction).

1968

Art & Architecture Building, University of Illinois at Chicago Circle

View northeast showing construction of the foundation of the Art & Architecture Building (part of Phase 2 of campus construction).

1966

Art & Architecture Building, University of Illinois at Chicago Circle

View southeast during construction of the foundation of the Art & Architecture Building (part of Phase 2 of campus construction). The Union Tower and Union (now Student Center East and Student Center East Tower) are behind it on the left.

1966

Art & Architecture Building, University of Illinois at Chicago Circle

Excavation during construction of the Art & Architecture Building (part of Phase 2 of campus construction).

1966

Art & Architecture Building, University of Illinois at Chicago Circle

View southeast during construction of the foundation of the Art & Architecture Building (part of Phase 2 of campus construction). The Union tower and Union (now Student Center East Tower and Student Center East) stand behind it.

1966

Art & Architecture Building, University of Illinois at Chicago Circle

View from below during work on a cone-shaped skylight in the Art & Architecture Building (part of Phase 2 of campus construction).

1968

Art & Architecture Building, University of Illinois at Chicago Circle

View during construction of pyramid-shaped skylights on the roof of the Art & Architecture Building (part of Phase 2 of campus construction).

1968

Art & Architecture Building, University of Illinois at Chicago Circle

View of a fourth floor studio in the Art & Architecture Building, during late stages of construction (part of Phase 2 of campus construction).

1968

Art & Architecture Building, University of Illinois at Chicago Circle

View northeast during later stages of construction of the Art & Architecture Building (part of Phase 2 of campus construction). Scaffolding is in place for the installation of brick facing on the exterior walls of the building.

1967

Art & Architecture Building, University of Illinois at Chicago Circle

View on the roof of the Art & Architecture Building, with workers installing brick facing on the exterior of the building (part of Phase 2 of campus construction). A number of skylights are in the foreground.

1967

Art & Architecture Building, University of Illinois at Chicago Circle

View northeast during installation of brick facing on the exterior walls at the west side of the Art & Architecture Building (part of Phase 2 of campus construction).

1967

Art & Architecture Building, University of Illinois at Chicago Circle

View showing scaffolding in place during installation of brick facing on exterior walls of the Art & Architecture Building (part of Phase 2 of campus construction).

1967

Art & Architecture Building, University of Illinois at Chicago Circle

View northeast showing upper level construction at the south end of the Art & Architecture Building (part of Phase 2 of campus construction).

1967

Art & Architecture Building, University of Illinois at Chicago Circle

View southwest during construction of the upper floors at the north end of the Art & Architecture Building (part of Phase 2 of campus construction).

1967

Art & Architecture Building, University of Illinois at Chicago Circle

View southwest during construction of the upper floors of the Art & Architecture Building (part of Phase 2 of campus construction).

1967

Art & Architecture Building, University of Illinois at Chicago Circle

View west showing construction at the north end of the Art & Architecture Building (part of Phase 2 of campus construction). University Hall is visible behind it.

1967

Art & Architecture Building, University of Illinois at Chicago Circle

View northeast during construction of the Art & Architecture Building (part of Phase 2 of campus construction).

1967

Art & Architecture Building, University of Illinois at Chicago Circle

View southeast in winter showing construction of the Art & Architecture Building (part of Phase 2 of campus construction). The Union Tower (now Student Center East Tower) is in the distance at the left.

1967