Old University of Chicago
| Title | Old University of Chicago |
| View | Prints and Drawings 1 |
| Series | II: Buildings and Grounds |
| Description | 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. The lithograph was a gift to the library from Cecilia Cooper. |
| Alternate Name(s) | University of Chicago |
| Subject Terms | University of Chicago (1857-1886) | Universities and colleges | Douglas, Stephen Arnold, 1813-1861 | Color lithographs |
| Physical Format | Color lithographs; 29.6 x 37.5 cm |
| Architect | Boyington, William W., 1818-1898 |
| Engraver | Jevne and Almini; Chicago Lithographing Company |
| Completion Date | 1859 |
| Location | 3440 S. Cottage Grove Avenue | Chicago, Illinois |
| Collection | Prints and Drawings Collection |
| Repository | University of Chicago Library, Special Collections Research Center |
| Image Identifier | apf2-05351 |
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