International House, Chicago

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International House, Chicago

International House, 141 East 59th Street, University of Chicago, Illinois, USA dedicated 1932. A residential center for foreign and American students. Donated by John D. Rockefeller Jr. to promote international understanding and world peace. The House has 510 rooms, an assembly hall with sounds motion picture equipment, dining room and cafeteria, coffee shop, social rooms, a library, and other facilities designed to carry out the purpose for which the House was established. Date: circa 1932

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© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection

1932 Chicago Foreign Illinois Rockefeller Student Students University

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This vintage print captures the grandeur and purpose of International House in Chicago, a residential center dedicated to fostering international understanding and world peace. Donated by philanthropist John D. Rockefeller Jr., this impressive building housed both foreign and American students, providing them with accommodation and facilities for socializing, studying, and dining. Built in 1932 on East 59th Street at the University of Chicago, International House boasted an array of amenities including 510 rooms, an assembly hall equipped with sound motion picture equipment, a library, dining room and cafeteria, coffee shop, social rooms, and more. It was designed to be a hub for cultural exchange and dialogue among students from diverse backgrounds. The architecture exudes elegance typical of the era with its classic design elements that have stood the test of time. The dedication to promoting global cooperation through education is evident in every detail of this historic building. As we gaze upon this snapshot from circa 1932, we are reminded of the importance of creating spaces where individuals from different countries can come together to learn from one another and build bridges across borders. International House remains a symbol of unity amidst diversity even today.

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