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Post by okinawatyphoon on Jun 9, 2009 8:41:36 GMT -5
Does anybody know the plans for Huegli? Man, is that an ugly building what with all the window air conditioners etc. Seems like it sits in a very large area between the old union and the softball field and if gone, would make for another great location for several new buildings. Just can't imagine that running Huegli makes economic sense in today's world. Huegli is the old Deaconess Hall right? That's the building I'm talking about. According to the Master Plan, it is slated for removal. The air conditioners certainly make it less appealing, but I actually like Huegli. It is an older building with some history, which east campus needs.
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Post by okinawatyphoon on Jun 9, 2009 21:23:05 GMT -5
Taken this evening:
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Post by vu72 on Jun 10, 2009 7:23:13 GMT -5
Interesting picture. I presume this is on old campus and this was taken from the original music building, probably built in the 1800's.
Fill us in on the details!
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Post by okinawatyphoon on Jun 10, 2009 10:14:14 GMT -5
Yes, the shot is from old campus and that is the original sign from the music building. In the background is mail center attached to Heritage Hall, which is slated for demolition soon.
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Post by stlvufan on Jun 10, 2009 11:57:34 GMT -5
Yes, the shot is from old campus and that is the original sign from the music building. In the background is mail center attached to Heritage Hall, which is slated for demolition soon. That picture has a very "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" feel to it.
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Post by okinawatyphoon on Jun 10, 2009 21:45:57 GMT -5
Merlin looked particularly green the other day. And, the freshly cut grass made the campus look spectacular.
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Post by vu72 on Jun 11, 2009 7:25:40 GMT -5
For those who don't know, "Merlin" is the largest and oldest tree on new campus. The picture really doesn't do it justice as the wing span is very large. Merlin is possibly as old as the University itself! I've seen a picture of new campus taken in the early 40's. It has Guild/Memorial in the foreground and the vast openness of new campus in the distance. It is open with the notable exception of one very large tree, Yep, Merlin. So if it was a very large oak tree in the early 40's then how old is it today? Hard to say but very old nonetheless! Thanks for the continued great photos. I really enjoy seeing the campus!
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Post by valpo04 on Jun 11, 2009 8:37:19 GMT -5
So if it was a very large oak tree in the early 40's then how old is it today? Hard to say but very old nonetheless! Cut it down and count the rings!
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Post by agibson on Jun 11, 2009 13:33:37 GMT -5
Core samples!
Looking at the photo I was thinking "That can't be Merlin. Merlin just stands there in the field by the chapel."
I'm not used to the new roads!
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Post by okinawatyphoon on Jun 11, 2009 18:02:09 GMT -5
Heritage Hall at night (from two nights ago).
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Post by okinawatyphoon on Jun 11, 2009 22:19:19 GMT -5
Merlin is possibly as old as the University itself! I've seen a picture of new campus taken in the early 40's. It has Guild/Memorial in the foreground and the vast openness of new campus in the distance. It is open with the notable exception of one very large tree, Yep, Merlin. Here's the photo you were talking about. Merlin is circled in red.
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Post by jj on Jun 12, 2009 8:25:47 GMT -5
The photo may be a year or three before I arrived on campus,but I did spend a semester living in the WW11 barracks before moving into the frat. house. In fact,now knowing where Merlin is,I had carved my initials into the old tree (trees didn't grow in Jersey). My how time flies. We also had winning football teams in that era. Fun! Thanks!
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Post by valpo89 on Jun 12, 2009 9:21:33 GMT -5
I'm assuming that's 30 on the right hand side of the photo. Wow, not much traffic or much out that way. But it looks like a great spot for a Wal-Mart, doesn't it?
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Post by agibson on Jun 12, 2009 10:28:25 GMT -5
And what big curves the road makes!
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Post by jj on Jun 12, 2009 19:03:58 GMT -5
8-)Last comment on this photo: we called the tree the "pee" tree because we couldn't drink beer in the barracks. SO, guess where we drank beer and where we relieved ourselves? Glad the tree survived. Hope to see it in '011 at my wife's 55th. If you're there '89,I'll buy you a beer.
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