Schneider Hall.
Title
Schneider Hall .
Other Names
Evelyn Schneider Hall .
Contributor
O'Conner and Kilham (architect) Nevin and Morgan, Louisville associates (architect)
Description
Public services area in the University Library , Schneider Hall . People are seated on curving padded benches . There are people at the circulation desk , and at the card catalog . The kiosk near the front held the charter of the city of Louisville ; behind it was a paneled mural that depicted early Louisville . Schneider Hall was named in honor of Evelyn Schneider , long-time University Librarian . The cornerstone was laid on January 12 , 1956 . It formerly housed the University Library . Current uses : A&S Fine Arts Department ; Art Library ; Belknap Gallery ; Covi Gallery ; Gallery X . Named in honor : Evelyn Schneider . Former names : University Library . Former uses : University of Louisville library ; housed the Bingham Poetry Room and the Fine Arts Library . Location : Belknap Campus : Central (former site of Naval barracks , 1940s) . Square footage : 65765 .
Building Number
20
Subject
Buildings University of Louisville--Buildings Schneider Hall (Louisville, Ky.) Women Kiosks Libraries Librarians
Location Depicted
University of Louisville. Belknap Campus Louisville (Ky.) Jefferson County (Ky.) University (Louisville, Ky.)
Date of Photo
195-?
Building dates
1957 (constructed); 1957 (acquired); 1955-06-28 (groundbreaking); 1956? - 1957? (finished); 1957-07-17 (dedicated); 1968 (remodeled)
Object Type
Photographic prints
Source
8x10 black and white photograph from Buildings: Schneider Hall (2 of 4) reference file, University of Louisville Archives and Records Center
Citation Information
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Collection
University of Louisville Images
Collection Website
http://digital.library.louisville.edu/cdm/landingpage/collection/uofl/
Digital Publisher
University of Louisville Archives and Records Center
Format
image/jpeg
Ordering Information
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Image Number
ULUA.001.0103
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