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Category Archives: Campus Construction 1955-1958
The art of Louisa Jenkins’ Sophia Mural
The Spring 2012 issue of CA Modern, a magazine on Californian Mid-Century Modern architecture published by the Eichler Network, features a fascinating and colorful story on the art of mosaics, “Art Goes to Pieces.” In it, Senior Staff Writer David … Continue reading
Posted in Campus Construction 1955-1958
Tagged 1950s, 1957, architecture, art, California, Louisa Jenkins, mid-century, Milton T. Pflueger, mosaic, Oakland, SNJM, students
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New Beginnings: Campus Construction
The 60-acre property nestled in the Oakland hills was purchased by the Sisters with the money earned by the sale of the Lake Merritt campus to Henry Kaiser. The mid-century modern campus buildings, designed by Bay Area architect Milton T. … Continue reading
Posted in Campus Construction 1955-1958
Tagged 1950s, architecture, California, campus, history, mid-century, Milton T. Pflueger, Oakland, SNJM
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Out With the Old, In With the New
In 1957 the entire college moved from Lake Merritt to the new campus on Mountain Boulevard. The old property was sold to Henry Kaiser, its buildings demolished to make way for the Kaiser Building. Above, some alumni and SNJM Sisters … Continue reading
Milton T. Pflueger, College of the Holy Names architect
You might not recognize the name, but if you live in the Bay Area, you are likely familiar with the work of College of the Holy Names architect Milton T. Pflueger. Younger brother of colorful architect Timothy Pflueger, Milton Pflueger’s … Continue reading
Posted in Campus Construction 1955-1958
Tagged architecture, California, history, mid-century, Milton T. Pflueger, Oakland
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