Illinois College of Optometry - Annual Yearbook (Chicago, IL)

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ICO Building for Tomorrow It seems only fitting and proper that the Illinois College of Optometry should again be expanding its clinical and educational facilities as it strives for optometric excellence and builds for the future. The history of this in- stitution is filled with mergers, expansions, and other facility and name changes as times dictated. ICO traces its roots to 1872 when the pioneer institution of the Northern Illinois College of Ophtliamology and Otology was founded. By the 1900's, when the first optometry laws were enacted, the college was primarily engaged in teaching new refractive techniques. In 1926, the school merged with tlze Needles Institute of Optometry and was renamed the Northern Illinois College of Optometry. By 1937 the Monroe College of Optometry had been founded and came to be known as the Chicago College of Optometry in 1947. The bulk of students entering CCO at this time consisted of WWII veterans returning to school under the GI. Bill. ln an effort to accomplish its goal of becoming the leader in optometric research, tlze school expanded from two structures to a seven building campus. The former estate of a senator served as its clinics and dormitories. ,Q 35 .. X 4- S P . Slsgwf ' E i- wx

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W' 'Af' ' 1 51 Q, Q si?-'Q ffm, I Both the Northern Illinois College of Optometry and the Chicago College of Optometry liecaine noted for tlzeir excellence in optonietric education. In 1955, the two schools decided to eoniliine resources, and the Illinois College of Optometry was founded. Today, over a quarter of a century later, expansion is once again under- way. ICO's plans include new lecture halls, a new library, athletic facilities and Clinic iniprozienients. ICO is changing for the future as it returns to its position as the flagship institution of optornetry. -mg '11- fiilu hal all A , f i,c-'Xrswzsf.fMmjfmf 5