The oldest remaining building on campus, University Hall, was opened in 1869 and designed by Gurdon P. Randall. University Hall originally contained a chapel, natural history museum, classrooms, a library, and at one point, a 42-foot whale skeleton. Today, University Hall houses classrooms and the University’s English department. (Laura Simmons/The Daily Northwestern)
The oldest remaining building on campus, University Hall, was opened in 1869 and designed by Gurdon P. Randall. University Hall originally contained a chapel, natural history museum, classrooms, a library, and at one point, a 42-foot whale skeleton. Today, University Hall houses classrooms and the University’s English department.

Laura Simmons/The Daily Northwestern

Captured: The architecture of Northwestern: Deering, Tech and more

October 24, 2022

Welcome to The Daily’s photo blog: Captured. This is a space for The Daily’s photographers to share their best work, including photos from weekend performances and events around the community. You can contact the photo editor by emailing [email protected].

Northwestern University has buildings with diverse architectural styles ranging from gothic to modern. Below is a photo gallery showcasing a quick snapshot of some of Northwestern’s most popular buildings.  

Email: [email protected] 

Twitter: @LauraS237 

Related stories:

From the Archives: Main Library’s origin story

Evanston couple turns passion for university photography into full business

New book marks 150 years of Evanston architecture