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The Development
A step into the 1930s to 1950s with...
A step into the 1930s to 1950s with...
El Razing party, 1950, in the old student lounge
El Razing party, 1950, in the old student lounge
From Pratt Institute's Archives digital collection
A word from Ron Shiffman........
A word from Ron Shiffman........
Ron Shiffman
Ron Shiffman
Former Pratt student in the late 1950's, a Professor Emeritus at Pratt Institute
Urban Renewal Project: Pratt Institute
Urban Renewal Project: Pratt Institute
Exterior view of the faculty houses
From Pratt Institute's Archives digital collection
Pratt Townhouses, 1901 - 1907
Pratt Townhouses, 1901 - 1907
Constructed from 1901 through 1907, originally to serve as private homes for low-income workers.
Designed with the residents' comfort and health in mind; the units provide ample air and light, and each has space for a garden.
After World War II, they became rental housing for Pratt faculty and staff.
view of faculty housing on Steuben St
From Pratt Institute's Archives digital collection
Pratt Townhouses 1950s
Pratt Townhouses 1950s
Eleven of the thirty-eight townhouses built were demolished as part of the Pratt Institute area urban renewal project in the 1950's.
Only the townhouses on Emerson, Steuben and Willoughby remain.
view of the demolition of townhouses on Grand Ave
view of the demolition of townhouses on Grand Ave
From Pratt Institute's Archives digital collection
view of the demolition of townhouses on Grand Ave
From Pratt Institute's Archives digital collection
Dekalb Hall 1954- 1955
Dekalb Hall 1954- 1955
Formerly the men's dormitory until the 1960s
Now used for classes, office space and the Dekalb Gallery
Men's Dormitory Lounge, April 7th, 1959
Men's Dormitory Lounge, April 7th, 1959
From Pratt Institute's Archives digital collection
Dekalb Hall and ISC were changed in the 1960s after acquiring Willoughby Hall for students and faculty
Dekalb Hall and ISC were changed in the 1960s after acquiring Willoughby Hall for students and faculty
From Pratt Institute's Archives digital collection
Information Science Center (ISC) 1954- 1955
Information Science Center (ISC) 1954- 1955
Formerly the women's dormitory until the 1960s when it was used as an administrative building.
Remodeled as the Graduate Information Science Center and Computer lab
Now, includes the Pratt copy center and offices
The building of Pratt Institute from Late- 1800's Late- 1900's
The building of Pratt Institute from Late- 1800's Late- 1900's
From Pratt Institute's Archives digital collection
Student life!
Student life!
During the time Pratt Institute is going through changes...
During the time Pratt Institute is going through changes...
Field Day, 1935-1950
Field Day, 1935-1950
From Pratt Institute's Archives digital collection
Field Day- May Queen Carnival, 1941-1945
Field Day- May Queen Carnival, 1941-1945
From Pratt Institute's Archives digital collection
Library with students, May 14th, 1959
Library with students, May 14th, 1959
From Pratt Institute's Archives digital collection
Library with students, May 14th, 1959
Library with students, May 14th, 1959
From Pratt Institute's Archives digital collection
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