Elmhurst College - Elms Yearbook (Elmhurst, IL)

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MEMORIAL LIBRARY Before the time of the Memorial Library, the en- tire hbrary was crowded into a small room in the base- ment of Irion Hall. However, since 1921, the books have a much more roomy as well as a more pleasant place to rest while they are not in use. It also is far more agreeable here to dig through the pages of the volumes of knowledge.

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MUSIC HALL Here we have the oldest edifice on the campus. When it was built in 1873, it served the purpose of dormitory, dining hall, and administration. Quite to the contrary is its use at present. It still is the place in which the students of Elmhurst learn to produce their first strains of music. Partly, it is also used as a storing place. As soon as it will be possible to erect another building to take care of the work without the present Music Hall, it will, no doubt, lose its place on the campus. 12

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IRION HALL Mainly, Irion Hall is the Academy dormitory. At the east end are also several rooms which serve as an apartment for the Principal. On the north side, the college chapel is attached. This building was erected in 191 1, and was for twelve years the main dormitory on the campus. Now it has only second place, since a better one has been given first.