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A visual history of Carleton's campus

By The Charlatan
  • The oldest structure on campus

    The oldest structure on campus

    The underpass leading to Robertson Hall is the oldest structure on campus according to Carleton history professor Bruce Elliott and archives and research head Patti Harper. Photo was not taken in 1926.
  • Carleton from Bronson Ave.

    Carleton from Bronson Ave.

    A view of the university campus site before construction. Before construction began Carleton campus, in the location we currently know it, was a swamp.
  • Aerial view of the campus before construction

    Aerial view of the campus before construction

  • The Rideau River Campus Committee at the new site for the college

    The Rideau River Campus Committee at the new site for the college

    Former Carleton history profesor David Farr joined the committee in 1947. He said the group consisted of 12 persons, including Henry Tory who would become Carleton's first true president.
  • Site of the first building of the new Carleton College

    Site of the first building of the new Carleton College

    Two women pose on a bulldozer at the site of the first building at the new Carleton College, Rideau River Campus.
  • A postcard of the campus as it was from 1957-1961

    A postcard of the campus as it was from 1957-1961

    Photo ca. 1957-1961.
  • View from the locks

    View from the locks

    Two students sit on the locks across from the campus as it was in 1960. Photo ca. 1960.
  • President Dunton discussing plans for the Rideau campus

    President Dunton discussing plans for the Rideau campus

  • View of the university from across the river

    View of the university from across the river

    Photo ca. 1988
  • View of Dunton Tower, Herzberg Laboratories, and Loeb building across the rapids

    View of Dunton Tower, Herzberg Laboratories, and Loeb building across the rapids

    Photo ca. 1988.
  • A train runs through the campus

    A train runs through the campus

    Photo ca. 1989.