Tufts University - Jumbo Yearbook (Medford, MA)

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Keeping On Top Of It . . . Some say uphill is the BEST place to be; well in 1852 it was the ONLY place to be. It was in 1852 when Tufts college was granted a charter by the Commonwealth of Massachusettes and became the 163rd institution of higher learning in the United States. The first students, a whopping seven to be exact, under the guidance of four professors, lived, stud¬ ied, and worshipped in Ballou Hall— then known as the College Edifice. I wonder if those seven men knew they were starting the age old tradition of waiting in lines for preregistration, ID photos, and meal tickets? And they thought they had it bad. Before 1870, a Tufts education cost just $35 a year. Times have changed. Along with the change in times came a change in scenery. Barnum Hall was re¬ built, and Wren Hall, the new dorm on the hill was constructed to help accomo¬ date the growing student body. From just one building in 1852 uphill” now has grown to six dorms and many aca¬ demic buildings. The dorms now border on the Quad, once a resevoir which served as the pri¬ mary water source for Medford and sur¬ rounding areas. The Rez was also fre¬ quently used as a midnight trysting place, (our modern substitution - the li¬ brary roof on a starry night.) Now the quad is the place for ultimate frisbee games, sunbathing, and cross-country skiing. The quad probably has a better sound system than most automobiles as it is wired for sound on balmy after¬ noons courtesy of Miller and Houston Halls. Uphill residents also enjoy the bene¬ fits of Hillside, a strip of stores and restaurants essential to the life of every student. Here you ' ll find a mailbox (don ' t laugh, the mailbox is to be worshipped), Hillside Card and Gift (original name eh? This store sells penny candy for a dime and a dazzling array of cards). Hill¬ side Liquor Store (nothing more need be said), the Bay Banks machine (the only place for getting some late night dough), and Espresso ' s (also great for late night dough-this time with anchovies).

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The changes in Carmichael Hall have been extreme since its completion in the 1950s. Photos courtesy of Tufts Archives. I n 1852 when Tufts was founded its facilities were limited: dormitory accomodations, a library, a dining room, a museum, sci¬ ence labs, and a chapel. Quite conveniently these facilities were all found in one build¬ ing, Ballou Hall. When Pack¬ ard Hall was constructed as a dormitory for 26 students in 1855, tuition was only $35.00, room $10.00 and a twenty one meal plan $2.50 per week. After 82 years of supplying water to Charlestown, the Rez was filled in in 1944 and it soon became the Quad . Carmichael Hall, named for Tufts ' president Leonard Carmichael, was the first up-hill dorm to be built. Miller and Houston fol¬ lowed, honoring George Miller, Mr. Tufts, and Cla¬ rence Pop Houston, both of whom served Tufts devot¬ edly as professors, deans, and alumni. Downhill ' s finest dining establishment, MacPhie, was built in 1961 as a tribute to Tufts ' first women trustee, Arriving at college has always been an exciting experience even for freshmen in 1960. Ella Phillips MacPhie. The oldest, and possibly the most popular downhill dorm, Hodgdon, was built in 1954 in memory of Frederick G. Hodgdon who had his ashes scattered between Paige Hall and College Avenue. Most recently, the Latin Way and Hillside dormi¬ tories have been built. These on-campus apartment build¬ ings have helped to solve the problem of the lack of on- campus living space. Upper classmen are now able to choose between on or off campus living. On its way to the top of the hill, residential life continues to improve at Tufts. The new Elizabeth Van Huysen Mayer campus center will offer a centrally located gathering spot for students to relax and social¬ ize. While the Tufts commu¬ nity is excited about this new building, we must not forget that there has always been a campus center at Tufts. Erected in 1894 as a common building, it houses student organizations today. That building? Curtis Hall of course!

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The 96 bus takes Tufts students back and forth to Harvard Square (top left). Carmichael Hall overlooks the Quad (top right). Baybanks X-Press 24 helps students get fast cash at any hour of the day (above right). Hillside Hardware Store comes in handy after a dorm party which gets a little out of control. 19