Old University of Chicago

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Old University of Chicago
Grounds 2
II: Buildings and Grounds
In 1856, the Old University of Chicago was established on a ten-acre tract of land at 34th Street and Cottage Grove Avenue donated by Senator Stephen A. Douglas. University trustees named the main building Douglas Hall in his memory. The school was constantly plagued by financial difficulties and was forced to close in 1886.
University of Chicago
University of Chicago (1857-1886) | Grounds (Open spaces)
Undated
Lantern slides; 6.0 x 7.6 cm
3440 S. Cottage Grove Avenue | Chicago, Illinois
Archival Photographic Files. Addenda. Edgar A. Buzzell Collection
University of Chicago Library, Special Collections Research Center
apf2-10041

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