Identifier	dpubldg-200801-009
Title	Alumni Hall
Address	1011 W. Belden Avenue
Campus	Lincoln Park
Architect and Other Contributors	Naess and Murphy
Building Type	Athletics; classrooms and faculty offices
Architectural Style	Modern
Construction Date	1956
Content Description	Alumni Hall demolition, 2000.
Building Chronology	Opened in 1956, fundraising began in 1953 for the building named in honor of the graduates and former students who donated most of the money for its construction. The ground breaking ceremony was held on October 3, 1955 and the building was officially dedicated on December 16, 1956. The building held a 5,200 seat gymnasium, an auditorium, and classrooms. Officially closed on February 26, 2000, Alumni Hall was demolished in the summer of 2000. DePaul President: Rev. Comerford J. O'Malley, C.M. Architects: Naess & Murphy. Construction: John Griffiths and Son.
Subject	Illinois--Chicago--DePaul University--Buildings Physical education facilities Naess & Murphy (Chicago, Ill.)
Physical Object Description	3x5" color photograph print;
Date Photographed	2000
Rights	Contact DePaul University Special Collections and Archives for permissions or reproduction requests.