The story of the stadium (1921)
General April 1st, 2008
Some of you might be interested in a recently digitized classic piece of Illinois history.
http://www.archive.org/details/storyofstadium00univ
View the PDF. View the Flip Book.A wonderfully illustrated classic piece of Illini history, The Story of the Stadium, is a 1921 “call to all Illini everywhere” to contribute towards the building of what was to become Memorial Stadium. Named in honor of the 183 Illini who died in World War 1, Memorial Stadium would, in the words of former President David Kinley, “bring a touch of Greek glory to the prairie.” With each $100 pledge, a faithful Illini could secure a good seat in the stadium for 10 years. In 2008, Memorial Stadium is undergoing a dramatic renovation with the Illinois Renaissance Project; upon it’s completion, the University of Illinois is hopeful that Memorial Stadium will remain eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places and for designation as a National Historic Landmark.
Found via the Digitized Book of the Week blog.
Happy April Fools
General April 1st, 2008
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Happy April Fools 2008!
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