The Stanford Campus: Into Its Second Century

As Stanford University approached its centennial in 1991, much thought was given to both its history and its future. This internal assessment included the evaluation of its original master plan by Frederick Law Olmsted and Leland and Jane Stanford; and it

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THE CAMPUS GUIDE

Stanford University second edition Richard Joncas, David J. Neuman, and Paul V. Turner

Princeton Architectural Press

NEW YORK

2006

Princeton Architectural Press 37 East 7th Street New York, NY 10003 212.995.9620 For a free catalog of other books published by Princeton Architectural Press, call toll free 1.800.722.6657 or visit www.papress.com Text copyright © 1999, 2006 Richard Joncas, David J. Neuman, and Paul V. Turner Cover and book design copyright © 1999, 2006 Princeton Architectural Press All rights reserved. Printed in China 10 09 08 07 06 5 4 3 2 1 second edition No part of this work may be used or reproduced in any manner without written permission from the publisher except in the context of reviews. Every reasonable attempt has been made to identify owners of copyright. Errors or omissions will be corrected in subsequent editions. Editor, first edition: Jan Cigliano Editor, second edition: Nicola Bednarek Design: Sara E. Stemen Maps: Jane Sheinman Special thanks to Nettie Aljian, Dorothy Ball, Janet Behning, Megan Carey, Penny (Yuen Pik) Chu, Russell Fernandez, Jan Haux, Clare Jacobson, John King, Mark Lamster, Nancy Eklund Later, Linda Lee, Katharine Myers, Lauren Nelson, Molly Rouzie, Scott Tennent, Jennifer Thompson, Joseph Weston, and Deb Wood of Princeton Architectural Press —Kevin C. Lippert, publisher Photo credits: The publisher thanks photographer Harvey Helfand of Berkeley, California, for his generosity and talented assistance. pages ii, 19 (bottom), 43, 47, 52, 70, 76, 89, 122, and 130: © 1999 Harvey Helfand page 148: © David Rubin, The Olin Partnership page 159: © Bobrow Thomas Associates pages 163, 164, 166 top, 168 bottom, 171 top, 172, 174 bottom, 175: © The SWA Group page 165: © Robert Canfield, photographer page 166 bottom: © David Wakely, photographer page 167: © Rob Quigley Architects page 168 top: © Peter Walker and Partners page 169: © Tim Griffith, photographer page 170: © Ellenzweig Associates page 171 bottom: © ESTO page 173: © Jay Graham, photographer page 174 bottom: © Brent Martin, MBT Architecture library of congre ss catal o guing-in-publication data Joncas, Richard, 1953– The campus guide : Stanford University / Richard Joncas, David Neuman, and Paul V. Turner. — 1st ed. p. cm. Includes bibliographical references and index. ISBN 1-56898-169-4 (alk. paper) 1. Stanford University—Guidebooks. 2. Stanford University—Buildings. 3. Stanford University—Buildings—Pictorial works. 4. Stanford University—Buildings— History I. Neuman, David J. II. Turner, Paul V. III. Title. IV. Title: Stanford University. LD3031.J65 1999 378.794’73—dc21 98-50591 CIP

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Foreword by Gerhard Casper

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The Stanford Campus: Its Place in History by Paul V. Turner

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The Stanford Campus: Into Its Second Century by David J. Neuman

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Introduction to the Campus Guide by Richard Joncas

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Part 1 The Stanford Farm and Other Early Buildings

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Part 2 The Original Campus: 1886–1906

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Part 3 The Beaux-Arts Era: 1906–1940

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Part 4 The Pos