Campus Construction

[HelmutVII]

Concrete sidewalks were placed this past week for the new entry plaza.



Plaza as seen from the steps to Girard Hall




Another feature of the Plaza. I would assume a sitting area or some sort of monument.



The old sun dial from 1916 rescued from the old rose garden and placed in the new rose garden.

[HelmutVII]

Looks like they are trying ti finish up but the weather won't cooperate.

A few views of the new entry plaza.

As seen from the circle drive to Martin Hall.




Another view from the circle drive




A view back to Martin Hall. This is the walkway from the University Ave/Johnston Street gate heading to Martin Hall.

[Turbine]

I was wondering about this, thanks HelmutVII

[HelmutVII]

A few photos of the new entry plaza near Girard Halll.

A view from the circle looking to Girard Hall.



Another view from the circle looking to Johnston Street.



Looking back to Martin Hall, The circular sidewalk is where the old side walk had a circle with a pine tree at the center.



Close up of the brick work in the circle shown above.

[HelmutVII]

No rain this past week has allowed them to get some work done. I

Photo from the Circle leading to Martin Hall.



Close up of circular patio .




Looking back to Martin Hall.



Orphaned sledge hammer.



Marker for the first Oak tree to the right of the entrance to the circle leading to Martin Hall

[jrous19]

Will. Vermillion hall and the other building next to it be renovated as well. Those are two of the saddest looking building I have seen on a major university. They can really do a lot with that location with it next to the swamp.

[Boomer]

Will. Vermillion hall and the other building next to it be renovated as well. Those are two of the saddest looking building I have seen on a major university. They can really do a lot with that location with it next to the swamp.

---I can't place those where are they located from the old union???

[jrous19]

I might have got the name wrong, conplete opposite side of the union that was just demolished. If union is 12 o clock then this building is 6 o clock

[HelmutVII]

Vermilion Hall and Lafayette hall are the OLD Corona and OLD Olivier halls (commonly referred to as the eyesore buildings). along with Guillory Hall (currently being used for food service) will be demolished.

[Boomer]

Vermilion Hall and Lafayette hall are the OLD Corona and OLD Olivier halls (commonly referred to as the eyesore buildings). along with Guillory Hall (currently being used for food service) will be demolished.

----Remember when it was the post office and falling like crazy to a lil red neck girl from Shreveport----never heard anybody with that kind of accent!!! Wound up marrying one with that accent!!!