Old College (Northwestern University)

Old College
Old College in 1899, before being moved to make way for Fisk Hall.
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General information
Town or cityEvanston
CountryUnited States
Coordinates42°02′44.5″N 87°40′40.5″W / 42.045694°N 87.677917°W / 42.045694; -87.677917
Completed1855
Demolished1973
OwnerNorthwestern University

Old College was the first building constructed at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois, and was completed in 1855. Although intended to be temporary, it served in various capacities including classrooms, a library, and offices until it was razed after being extensively damaged in 1973.