“[D]ollars may grow in cities but men grow nearer to nature. . . . here is the place to found schools. . . forests, bright suns, blue skies and eternal stars all suggest purity and tend to elevate the soul of men. . . .”
May 28, 1896
Pond behind Old Main.
postcard, 1911, from the collection of William Smith
Walk leading to campus.
postcard, c. 1910, from the collection of William Smith
“The [campus’s] natural beauty has already been greatly enhanced by driveways of crushed stone, concrete walks, flower beds, in beautiful designs, etc. As time goes on the grounds will be steadily improved and beautified by the plans drawn up by Mr. DuBois of Peoria, till it will be a most attractive and beautiful place.”
Eastern's Botanical Gardens and sundial.
postcard, 1918, from the collection of Gary Brinkmeier
Walk leading to Botanical Garden.
postcard, c. 1918, from the collection of Gary Brinkmeier
