the masons have been busy on campus

The stone masons and brick layers have been busy on campus. In the master plan it's called "greening" the campus. But eliminating roads and bricking sidewalks is making it much more pedestrian friendly.

Campus has been a mess for months and I haven't walked there much. Usually taking to college hill instead. But it was beautiful today and most of the construction is done, so I decided to do another walking photos essay.

Of course, I was shooting into the sun.

At Cattell Street and McCarthy, I think, is the president's house. The property has always had a three foot or so stone retaining wall around it. Now, as you turn the corner you see this huge sign. The masons did such a great job you can't tell where old and new meet.

 This is the circle in at the west side of Pardee. Notice the rounded curbs. The gutters also also banked so that the water run into the street instead of collecting at the curb. People who walk appreciate these touches.

 One section of the Quad. This used to be a road.

 Quad on the Pardee side.

 Courtyard in front of Pardee. Used to be parking spaces.

 Stairs leading to Quad and Skillman Library.

 Courtyard in front of Watson. Okay, this was done last year. There used to be a road that went all the way back and around and parking spaces. Now there isn't.

 Even the interestions got bricked.

 I get easily distracted. Type carved in stone. Looks art deco.

New entrance from High (I think) street. In front of the theatre. It will mirror the brick and iron that is other places on the campus.

 The other side of the entrance in front of the health center.

New dorms meant to blend in with the neighborhood. (March and Cattell) Big fail. They are twice the size of the houses. But they get points for trying. These were open in time for the fall term.

Hope you enjoyed your tour!