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Tag Archives: Milton T. Pflueger
Fifty years ago this week…
A warm congratulations to our Class of 2012, graduating this Saturday, May 12. Today we share with you this image of the Class of 1962 celebrating their Commencement in the then-new Corrigan Courtyard. How many of you from that Class … Continue reading
Posted in College of the Holy Names 1957-1960s
Tagged 1960s, 1962, alumnae, architecture, California, graduation, history, mid-century, Milton T. Pflueger, Oakland, students
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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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College of the Holy Names new campus in the Oakland hills
Posted in College of the Holy Names 1957-1960s
Tagged 1950s, architecture, California, campus, history, mid-century, Milton T. Pflueger, Oakland
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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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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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