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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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Unicef — Off to help the world’s children
College of the Holy Names Unicef collection, a photo by Holy Names University on Flickr. College of the Holy Names Unicef collection.
Posted in College of the Holy Names 1957-1960s
Tagged 1960s, California, history, mid-century, Oakland, SNJM, students, Unicef
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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
College of the Holy Names musical group
College of the Holy Names music group pose in festive formal gowns, with trumpet and violin.
Posted in Lake Merritt Campus 1868-1957
Tagged California, history, Lake Merritt, musicians, Oakland, students, trumpet, violin
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Merry Christmas from Holy Names University
College of the Holy Names students and a Sister look on as a priest blesses a tree they are planting (we think! — let us know if you know more about this photo in the comments).
Posted in Lake Merritt Campus 1868-1957
Tagged 1950s, California, history, Lake Merritt, Oakland, SNJM, students
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Holy Names College coeds
In 1971, the College name changed to Holy Names College and became totally co-educational.
Posted in Holy Names College 1971-1990
Tagged 1970s, California, campus, history, Oakland, students
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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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Commencement
College of the Holy Names graduates pose on stairs of the school at the Lake Merritt campus.
Posted in Lake Merritt Campus 1868-1957
Tagged California, commencement, graduation, history, Lake Merritt, Oakland
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2036 Webster Street, Oakland
The Convent of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart was built at 2036 Webster Street, where the Kaiser Building is currently located, in 1868. This lithographic reproduction of a marvelous etching by M. J. Phelan, an artist born in Ireland … Continue reading
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Tagged California, convent, etching, history, Lake Merritt, Oakland
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Registration Day
Sister Madeleine Rose oversees Registration Day.
Posted in College of the Holy Names 1957-1960s
Tagged 1960s, California, history, Oakland, SNJM, students
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