by johnso24 | Aug 4, 2017 | Carleton College
Chaney House Ben Weiss In 1992, Carleton student Jimmy Chin—now an internationally recognized climber, mountaineer, skier, director, and photographer—signed up for a climbing trip to Joshua Tree, California. He was an immediate natural. While others warily inspected...
by johnso24 | Aug 4, 2017 | Downtown Northfield
Central Block Joy Riggs The Central Block, on the southeast corner of Fourth and Division Streets, is an excellent example of a historic building that has remained true to its original architecture and uses. It stands in a location that has played a central role in...
by johnso24 | Aug 4, 2017 | Carleton College
Carleton Water Tower Leslie Moore The Carleton water tower, located behind the Rec Center and next to the baseball field, is one of the college’s most iconic structures and the source of endless pranks. Built in 1928 to provide the college with a source of water...
by johnso24 | Aug 4, 2017 | Downtown Northfield
Bridge Square Joy Riggs Bridge Square has always been a center of town activity. But it did not always look as it does now—with a fountain, a war memorial, and, in the summer, a popcorn wagon. For many years, the square was either a dusty or muddy expanse of dirt that...
by johnso24 | Aug 4, 2017 | Carleton College
Boliou Fountain Clifford Clark Nestled next to the entrance of Boliou Hall (1949), home to the Art and Art History Department, sits the Boliou Fountain, a revolving sculpture made out of brass that contrasts with the rectilinear form of the building itself. Created by...
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