Arthur J. Schmitt Academic Center
Identifier |
dpubldg-20110621-002 |
Title |
Arthur J. Schmitt Academic Center |
Alternate Title |
SAC |
Address |
2323 N. Seminary Ave. |
Campus |
Lincoln Park |
Architect and Other Contributors |
C.F. Murphy and Associates |
Building Type |
Classroom and faculty offices |
Architectural Style |
Brutalist |
Construction Date |
1968 |
Content Description |
From the back of the photograph: "Ground breaking ceremony for the Schmitt Academic Center, July 1, 1965; Fr. Cortelyou, President, sitting on caisson rig; Diggers from left: Fred B. Snite, lay trustee; Joseph B. Meegan, president, Alumni Association; Denis J. Vena, president, Student Activities Council; David S. Chesrow, lay trustee; Leo J. Sheridan, lay trustee; Clair M. Roddewig, chairman, Board of Trustees. [from] DePaul Magazine, "DePaul Today" July 1965, v. 2 n. 3" |
Building Chronology |
Familiarly known as SAC, the building was constructed in 1968 and named after Arthur J. Schmitt, a noted inventor and philanthropist. DePaul President: Rev. John R. Cortelyou, C.M. Architects: C.F. Murphy and Associates. |
Subject |
DePaul University--Buildings--Pictorial works |
Subject 2 |
Universities and colleges--Illinois--Chicago--Pictorial works; |
Subject 3 |
Ground breaking ceremonies; |
Subject 4 |
Construction sites; |
Subject 5 |
Construction equipment; |
Subject 6 |
Student Centers; |
Physical Object Description |
Black and white phiotograph; 12.7 x 17.78 cm. |
Date Photographed |
07/01/1965 |
Rights |
Please contact the Special Collections and Archives Department of DePaul University Library regarding rights and any reproduction. |
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