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Illinois Mid-Century Modern Educational Buildings (page 1)

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McPherson Hall
Bloomington, IL
McPherson Hall at Illinois Wesleyan University was built in 1962 for the School of Drama. It is now known as the McPherson Theatre. The head of Aphrodite was created in 2002 for as a prop for the "Big Love" production. After it was over, it was installed permanently on the canopy. [map]

Robert Frank Sports Complex
Bloomington, IL
The Robert Frank Sports Complex at Bloomington High School was built in 1959. The high school was designed by A. Richard "Dick" Williams with Edgar E. Lundeen and Dean F. Hilfinger. [map]

Faner Hall
Carbondale, IL
Faner Hall at Southern Illinois University was designed by Geddes, Brecher, Qualls & Cunningham and built in 1974. For more, see this website. [map]

Maine West High School
Des Plaines, IL
This Maine West High School building and the round building directly behind it were designed by Childs & Smith and built in 1959. [map]

Queen of Martyrs Elementary School
Evergreen Park, IL
The >Queen of Martyrs Elementary School was designed by Fox & Fox and built in 1952. [map]