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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 north in winter showing the Art & Architecture Building under construction (part of Phase 2 of campus construction).

1967

Art & Architecture Building, University of Illinois at Chicago Circle

View northwest in winter showing the Art & Architecture Building under construction (part of Phase 2 of campus construction). University Hall, Jefferson Hall, and the Commonwealth Edison (ComEd) electrical substation (demolished 2017) are at the upper left. The elevated walkway runs in front of Jefferson Hall and crosses above West Harrison Street, leading to the CTA train station.

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

1967

Art & Architecture Building, University of Illinois at Chicago Circle

View northwest in winter 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 northwest in winter 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 northeast during early stages of construction of the Art & Architecture Building (part of Phase 2 of campus construction), showing installation of ductwork.

1966

Art & Architecture Building, University of Illinois at Chicago Circle

View south showing construction of the foundation and lower level walls of the Art & Architecture Building (part of Phase 2 of campus construction). A number of campus buildings are visible in the distance, including the Union Building Tower (Student Center East Tower) and Union (Student Center East) at the left, and Douglas Hall (to the right of center).

1966

Art & Architecture Building, University of Illinois at Chicago Circle

View northeast showing excavations west of the Art & Architecture Building site (part of Phase 2 of campus construction). Part of Jefferson Hall is visible at the upper left corner.

1966

Art & Architecture Building, University of Illinois at Chicago Circle

View south showing excavations south of the Art & Architecture Building site (part of Phase 2 of campus construction). Douglas Hall is at the upper right and the Union (Student Center East) is partially visible at the upper left.

1966

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). The downtown Loop skyline is in the distance.

1966

Art & Architecture Building, University of Illinois at Chicago Circle

View southeast during site preparations for construction of the Art & Architecture Building (part of Phase 2 of campus construction). The Union Building Tower (Student Center East Tower) and Union building (Student Center East) are in the distance 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 (built during Phase 2 of campus construction) before exterior landscaping.

1968

Art & Architecture Building, University of Illinois at Chicago Circle

View east showing the Art & Architecture Building (part of Phase 2 of campus construction). The enclosed elevated walkway leading from the building passes over the Commonwealth Edison (ComEd) electrical substation and connects with the main north-south spine of the walkway at the bottom of the photograph. West Harrison Street is at the left, and the intersection with South Halsted Street is at the upper left. The Union Tower (now Student Center East Tower) is at the upper right.

1968

Art & Architecture Building, University of Illinois at Chicago Circle

View northwest showing the south end of the Art & Architecture Building (part of Phase 2 of campus construction), with Douglas Hall at the left. In the left foreground, circular storage pavilions stand in an area paved with brick and planted with trees.

1968

Art & Architecture Building, University of Illinois at Chicago Circle

View northeast looking towards the south end of the Art & Architecture Building (part of Phase 2 of campus construction). Downtown Loop buildings are in the distance at the right.

1968

Art & Architecture Building, University of Illinois at Chicago Circle

View north in winter, showing an excavated site south of the Art & Architecture Building and adjacent to Douglas Hall (at left). The Art & Architecture Building is under construction in the distance at the right (part of Phase 2 of campus construction).

1966

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). A section of the elevated walkway leading to the Halsted CTA train stop is in the upper part of the photograph.

1966

Art & Architecture Building, University of Illinois at Chicago Circle

View west during 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 northwest during 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 northwest showing construction of the lower level walls and floors of the Art & Architecture Building (part of Phase 2 of campus construction). In the upper center of the image, the elevated walkway extends across West Harrison Street, leading to the CTA train station.

1966

Art & Architecture Building, University of Illinois at Chicago Circle

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 south during 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 northeast showing construction of the foundation and lower level walls of the Art & Architecture Building (part of Phase 2 of campus construction). The Loop skyline is in the distance.

1966

Art & Architecture Building, University of Illinois at Chicago Circle

View during 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 east along the enclosed elevated walkway connecting the Art & Architecture Building with the main north-south spine of the walkway system (part of Phase 2 of campus construction).

1968

Art & Architecture Building, University of Illinois at Chicago Circle

View of hallway with stairways in the Art & Architecture Building, during late stages of the building's construction (part of Phase 2 of campus construction). The so-called "stairs to nowhere", intended to lead to a future addition, are at the top center of the photograph.

1968

Art & Architecture Building, University of Illinois at Chicago Circle

View east during late 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 (demolished 2017) 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.

1968

Art & Architecture Building, University of Illinois at Chicago Circle

View southeast in winter showing the main entrance to the Art & Architecture Building (part of Phase 2 of campus construction). The framework for the enclosed elevated walkway is above that.

1968

Art & Architecture Building, University of Illinois at Chicago Circle

Rooftop view looking northeast during later 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 showing installation of brick facing on walls of the Art & Architecture Building, during later stages of construction (part of Phase 2 of campus construction).

1967

Art & Architecture Building, University of Illinois at Chicago Circle

View northwest during later stages of construction of the Art & Architecture Building (part of Phase 2 of campus construction), showing the east side of the building. Scaffolding is in place for the installation of brick facing on the exterior walls at the south end of the building.

1967

Art & Architecture Building, University of Illinois at Chicago Circle

View southwest showing the north end of the Art & Architecture Building during later stages of construction (part of Phase 2 of campus construction). University Hall is behind it at the right, and Douglas Hall is behind it at the left.

1967

Art & Architecture Building, University of Illinois at Chicago Circle

View of a concrete stairway in an atrium area, during interior construction of the Art & Architecture Building (part of Phase 2 of campus construction).

1967

Art & Architecture Building, University of Illinois at Chicago Circle

View during construction work on the interior 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 entrance area atrium during later 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 southeast during later stages of construction, showing the main entrance to the Art & Architecture Building (part of Phase 2 of campus construction). Scaffolding is in place for installation of brick on the exterior of the building. The framework for the enclosed elevated walkway connecting the building to the main spine of the walkway system is at the right.

1967

Art & Architecture Building, University of Illinois at Chicago Circle

View east during later stages of construction of Art & Architecture Building (part of Phase 2 of campus construction). The enclosed elevated walkway passes over the Commonwealth Edison (ComEd) electrical substation (demolished 2017) and connects with the main spine of the walkway system at the bottom of the photograph. South Halsted Street is at the far left.

1967

Art & Architecture Building, University of Illinois at Chicago Circle

View northwest showing construction in progress at the south end and east side of the Art & Architecture Building (part of Phase 2 of campus construction). University Hall is behind it at the left.

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 metal framework for the elevated walkway passes over the Commonwealth Edison (ComEd) electrical substation at the bottom of the photograph. The Union Tower (Student Center East Tower) is partially visible at the upper right. South Halsted Street is 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 southwest during installation of brick facing on exterior walls at the north end of the Art & Architecture Building (part of Phase 2 of campus construction). University Hall is behind it at the upper right.

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 metal framework for the elevated walkway passes over the Commonwealth Edison (ComEd) electrical substation (demolished 2017) at the bottom of the photograph. The Union building 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, with the Circle interchange beyond that in the upper left corner.

1967

Art & Architecture Building, University of Illinois at Chicago Circle

View east during construction of the upper levels 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 the Union building Tower (Student Center East Tower) is at the upper right. South Halsted Street and the Dan Ryan Expressway (I-94) are behind 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 looking down into an atrium area during construction of the Art & Architecture Building (part of Phase 2 of campus construction), showing two of the levels connected by stairs.

1967

Art & Architecture Building, University of Illinois at Chicago Circle

View of an atrium area under construction in the Art & Architecture Building (part of Phase 2 of campus construction).

1967

Art & Architecture Building, University of Illinois at Chicago Circle

View north 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 showing the east side of the Art & Architecture Building during construction (part of Phase 2 of campus construction).

1967

Art & Architecture Building, University of Illinois at Chicago Circle

View northwest showing the Art & Architecture Building under construction (part of Phase 2 of campus construction). University Hall, Jefferson Hall, and the Commonwealth Edison (ComEd) electrical substation are to the left of it. The elevated walkway runs in front of Jefferson Hall and crosses above West Harrison Street, leading to the CTA train station.

1967

Art & Architecture Building, University of Illinois at Chicago Circle

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

1967