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.