University of Illinois Champaign Urbana Illinois Lincoln Hall Real Photo Postcard

Lincoln Hall at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign was a monumental addition to the campus in the early 20th century. Its cornerstone was laid in 1909, and the building was dedicated in 1911. Designed by university architect James M. White in the Beaux-Arts style, it was specifically constructed to house the humanities departments, including history, philosophy, and languages, reflecting a period of significant academic expansion and specialization for the institution.