Altgeld Hall (SIUC)
Altgeld Hall on the campus of Southern Illinois University Carbondale, originally known as "Southern Illinois State Normal University", is the oldest currently occupied structure on the campus. Originally erected in 1896 during the term of Illinois Governor John Peter Altgeld[1] and Southern Illinois State Normal University President Harvey William Everest, it housed the university library and laboratories for the departments of physics, chemistry and biological science, as well as a gymnasium.
| Altgeld Hall | |
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 Altgeld Hall in 2006 | |
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| Former names | Old Science |
| General information | |
| Type | Educational |
| Location | Southern Illinois University Carbondale |
| Address | 1000 South Normal Avenue Carbondale, Illinois 62901 United States |
| Coordinates | 37.7165°N 89.2179°W |
| Current tenants | SIUC School of Music |
| Construction started | 1896 |
| Owner | Southern Illinois University Carbondale |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | C. Ward Rapp, State Architect |
| Main contractor | M.T. Lewman & Co. |
Historic Photos
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Altgeld Hall (1901)
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Altgeld Hall (1901)
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Altgeld Hall (1907)
Northeastern Side
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