FIRST ANNUAL THANKSGIVING WEEKEND CAMPUS ARCHITECTURE TOUR
As an alternative to shopping, Bob, Camille and Shirley went to the Colorado State University campus to look at fifteen buildings that were designed by Eugene G. Groves between 1922 and 1952. The photos are in the order we took them as we wandered across the lovely, quiet campus. Bob picked this weekend because he knew the campus would be deserted.
November 24 and 25, 2006
JUST IN CASE WE WEREN’T SURE…
Many of the buildings had plaques like this identifying Eugene G. Groves as the architect.
AMMONS HALL – 1922 – NATIONAL REGISTER
Camille and Shirley outside one of Shirley’s favorite buildings.
We especially liked the details on the eaves and the rounded doorways.
THE MUSIC BUILDING – 1927
Apparently, this building started out as a library. Bob tried to get a photograph of the interior but got art instead.
WEBER BUILDING – 1922
Bob walks up for a closer look.
LORY STUDENT CENTER – 1938
It may be that this was not a Groves Design at all. The document we used as reference stated that he designed an addition to the Student Union in 1938. Additions were not clearly marked and as the buildings were closed for the holidays we were unable to go inside and search for more information. At any rate, this is an intriguing design and definitely belonged in our architectural essay.
Groves didn’t design these rams heads but they are in keeping with the general concrete motif.
BRAIDEN HALL – 1946
These dormitories, while home to many, are not terribly inspiring.
The roof line, however gives them away as one of Groves’ designs.
THE GREENHOUSE – 1930
Function over form, here.
MILITARY SCIENCE – 1927
This building aptly reflects the seriousness of the subject matter to be taught within.
This is the back side of the Military Science Building.
STUDENT SERVICES – 1948
Camille and Shirley stand in front of what we all agreed was the prettiest building on campus.
From one end to the other, this beautiful building was a pleasure to look at.
Balconies are wonderful things!
What a warm and happy roof style!
It amazed us how Groves made this rather large building look friendly and inviting without compromising its stateliness.
THE FORESTRY BUILDING – 1937 – STATE REGISTER
Painted eaves and colorful roof tiles identify Groves as the architect.
ADMINISTRATION BUILDING – 1924
From the front, this building was a bit more imposing than most.
But here again is that signature rounded, latticed look on the back side.
JOHNSON HALL – 1936
Typically rounded lines and decorative details made Johnson Hall easy to identify as one of Groves buildings.
We loved the painted details and colorful roof tiles.
VOCATIONAL EDUCATION – 1924 – STATE REGISTER
The inside of this building looked a lot more like Groves’ work than the outside.
THE FIELD HOUSE – 1924
Imposing and beautiful!
Facing College Avenue.
An look inside.
THE COLLEGE AVENUE GYM – 1924
Again, we see stateliness, balance and fanciful details all coming together to create a beautiful building.
L.L. GIBBONS BUILDING – 1929 – STATE REGISTER
As far as we could tell, the uninspired addition to the left of the stone building was the work of Eugene Groves. The stonework in this doorway was so pretty, we were compelled to include it.