Campus Construction

[AnotherHebert]

I was very impressed with the new store. Now they just need to get the rest of their inventory. Really needed the doggie jerseys but they didnt have my pups size, they also didnt have any jerseys which is what my wife was looking for

Be nice if they had an actual road side sign for the store. But I guess that’ll come later.

[60swerethebest]

Thanks for the 39 pic. That was my Dads Jr year.

[Turbine]

I only wanted t-shirts, one long sleeve and they had exactly what I needed. I looked quickly at the fancier polo’s but didn’t have time for a long shopping trip. It was grab and go.

How cool to have a Grab and Go location

[CAJUNJUDO]

Went by the new Red Zone today and it is very nice. Parking is easy and the selection ( in all sizes) are great. There were a bunch of people there this morning when I went, and I hope everyone gets a chance to stop by soon.
Just FYI: entry is not on the Johnston st side, head for the oak tree in the middle of the parking lot.

With the new buildings, new parking, and nicely done brickwork within the side walk, why do you think they went with wooden stairs? Screams cheap to me. Why not spend another few grand and put in a nice wide bricked staircase?

Oh, and the trash needs to be emptied!!

[SlickRick]

Probably temporary. Patience.

[CAJUNJUDO]

Probably temporary. Patience.

I sure hope so. I thought the entire project was complete. That’s what I get for assuming. On another note, is that black metal fence as straight as an arrow?

[Turbine]

On another note, is that black metal fence as straight as an arrow?

In a stiff breeze.

To your first note, I don't think this parking lot was originally intended for the space the Ragin' Cajuns Sore is occupying.

[LaCajunsFan]

Lol. In regards to the steps they have built, when I parked I did so close to Johnston thinking the entry was along there. The slope from the lot to the building is not very steep at that section but the ground was wet so I was planning how I’d cross. When I realized where the entry was located I walked towards it and after passing the oak finally saw the steps. I realized that the entry was much steeper there so thought, ‘wow….very nice that they built some nice, sturdy steps to safely pass over that section.’

Don’t get me wrong, I think something even nicer and more permanent can/will be built, but for now it is all very well done.

[HelmutVII]

You know, the discussions of the Quad area reminded me of one of my favorite pics of the school that I thought I would share: an aerial photo from circa 1939 showing a good bit of the then campus, and especially the Quad being built. In the pic Broussard, Stephens and Mouton are being constructed, and there is still what was the men dorms called the “Barracks” where Doucet will eventually be built. Also, no Arcade yet.

Other points of interest in the pic:

1. The “Dining Hall/Grand Stand” which was the boundary of the Quad for many years. Also Brown Ayres, the old Art/Architecture building is where Moody Hall is now located.
2. Cypress Grove, not Cypress Lake.
3. The old “Southwestern Field” in the same location of the current U; also, the old “Southwestern” sign currently hanging above EKL Gym was originally from the gym that used to be next to SW Field, where McLaughlin Gym is now.
4. EKL gym is just recently completed, and looking pretty lonely lol
5. The Heymann House, now the Alumni house, is also very new, and is bordered by Girard Woods, not Girard Park.

I guess I like the pic because it gives a very good view of how far we (UL and Lafayette) have come in a relatively short period of time.

Looking at the photo I noticed that the Oak trees at the Johnston/University intersection are older then the Oaks along St. Mary, Mc Kinley and along University from the Boulevard to McKinley. The Three Sisters appear to be not the same age. (The one closest to Girard Hall looks younger).

[LaCajunsFan]

Looking at the photo I noticed that the Oak trees at the Johnston/University intersection are older then the Oaks along St. Mary, Mc Kinley and along University from the Boulevard to McKinley. The Three Sisters appear to be not the same age. (The one closest to Girard Hall looks younger).

Correct: although now it might be kind of hard to tell since they are now full grown, the Century Oaks are the the oldest, and the 3 sister's are next. The tree's along St Mary, and also McKinley were 'only' planted when the campus expanded into those areas, in the 30's and 40's.