1906 Library Building, Normal University, Carbondale, Illinois

[LIB9892] - The bottom photograph shows "Wheeler Hall." This Romanesque style red brick and rock faced sandstone building was originally the University library. Reminiscent of the Richardson Romanesque style, with its round arched windows, it was intended to harmonize with the second Old Main which burned in 1969. [http://explorecarbondale.com/node/113]

Morris Library, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, Illinois

[LIB6683] - The cornerstone bears a 1953 date. The building was first occupied in the academic year 1955-1956. In 1964 an additional four floors were added to make Morris Library a valuable center on the University campus. [From the back of the card]