Beautiful Campus

[LaCajunsFan]

Some great pics from UL's FB page highlighting the recent fall weather.....unlike the dreary day today. The campus has never looked better.

[Cajunfanatico]

Beautiful indeed. Thanks!

If any outsiders ask what it's like in August and September, just act like you didn't hear the question.

[LaCajunsFan]

And one last one of T Joe's place. The best in the state.

[IberiaCajun]

Thanks for sharing!

[Turbine]

Love it!

[HelmutVII]

The buildings built during the thirties, many around the quad, Burke Hall, Hamilton Hall Judice Hall and EK Long Gym are classic college buildings and are very well constructed. The buildings built in the fifties and early 60' not so much. Madison and Billeaud hall are examples. Building constructed from the late 60's on returned to the classic style to a degree. Foster and Declouet Hall are two of the oldest buildings on campus (About 100 years old).

You might notice that on the well designed buildings that are not around the Quad incorporate an entry arch, a round attic window on a gable end of the roof or columns. Burke, Harris and Randolph hall are examples of the round attic window. In my opinion these three buildings are the nicest structures on campus. You can tell that they tried to incorporate some of these characteristics into the renovation of Dupre Library. They did a good job with the arches at the main entrance but the design of the original structure really didn't fit in well.

Judice hall has some very nice brick work and cast accent pieces. You will have to get pretty close to see it because the Oak trees hide most of it. The building that had the most unique brick work EVER on campus was, believe it or not, McNaspy Stadium. Really nice arches, some korbels for flag poles and if I remember correctly corner Quoins. The masons that did this job knew their stuff and were very skilled. Next time you are on campus check out Judice, Burke, Harris and Randolph halls. Newly renovated Buchanan hall is nice too with a lot of interesting elements on the outside.

They tried to incorporate some of the elements in the new residence halls but ornate brick work is expensive. They did incorporate columns and some Herringbone accents in the brick work but you have to really look hard to find it.

[HelmutVII]

Oh yeah, you can down load the UL Lafayette App (Name police, I know don't blame me, but that's what it is) from Apple or Google Play and the app will give you plenty of information. It is even interactive. so when you are on campus it will tell you where you are. It will even give you campus news.

[Ragin4U]

Great pics!
Helmut--Thx for the design and architecture info

[HelmutVII]

Great pics!
Helmut--Thx for the design and architecture info

Thanks. At one time I was thinking about doing a building by building photo essay and discussion but I kind of lost interest.

[Big Buds]

Thanks. At one time I was thinking about doing a building by building photo essay and discussion but I kind of lost interest.

If you ever regain the interest I highly encourage you to move forward with it. I for one would truly appreciate it.