The Lewis Institute at 1951 W Madison Ave. Lewis Institute was strategically located at the intersection of Madison Street and Robey Street ... Show moreThe Lewis Institute at 1951 W Madison Ave. Lewis Institute was strategically located at the intersection of Madison Street and Robey Street (now Damen Avenue). This location served as a transfer point for two of Chicago's 19th century streetcar lines making the school easily accessible by public transportation. Date of photograph is unknown. Date range listed is approximate. Photographer unknown. Show less
The entrance of the Lewis Institute at 1951 W Madison Avenue displaying the Illinois Institute of Technology name after Lewis and Armour... Show moreThe entrance of the Lewis Institute at 1951 W Madison Avenue displaying the Illinois Institute of Technology name after Lewis and Armour Institute of Technology merged to create Illinois Tech in 1940. Show less
A presentation on the history of the Lewis Institute and its faculty, students, and staff. This presentation was researched, written, and... Show moreA presentation on the history of the Lewis Institute and its faculty, students, and staff. This presentation was researched, written, and produced by Catherine Bruck, then University Archivist at Illinois Institute of Technology. Some images and text have been removed to comply with university policy. Show less
Photograph of George Noble Carman, Director of the Lewis Institute from its founding in 1896 until his retirement in 1935. Photographer... Show morePhotograph of George Noble Carman, Director of the Lewis Institute from its founding in 1896 until his retirement in 1935. Photographer unknown. Date of photograph unknown. Date range indicated is approximate. Show less
Photograph of Dugald C. Jackson, Jr., Lewis Institute director from 1936-1938. Photographer unknown. Date of photograph is unknown. Date range... Show morePhotograph of Dugald C. Jackson, Jr., Lewis Institute director from 1936-1938. Photographer unknown. Date of photograph is unknown. Date range listed is approximate. Show less
Hand-drawn plat map of Lewis Institute showing the block bordered by Madison Street, Robey Avenue, Monroe Street, and Winchester Avenue. Date... Show moreHand-drawn plat map of Lewis Institute showing the block bordered by Madison Street, Robey Avenue, Monroe Street, and Winchester Avenue. Date of map unknown, date listed is an estimate. Show less
Plat map of Lewis Institute showing the block bordered by Madison Street, Damen Avenue, Monroe Street, and Winchester Avenue. Date of map... Show morePlat map of Lewis Institute showing the block bordered by Madison Street, Damen Avenue, Monroe Street, and Winchester Avenue. Date of map unknown, date listed is an estimate. Show less
Photograph of office personnel of the Lewis Institute. Rear of photograph identifies the subjects as (standing) Stanley Stelzer(?), Prue... Show morePhotograph of office personnel of the Lewis Institute. Rear of photograph identifies the subjects as (standing) Stanley Stelzer(?), Prue Nelson(?), Elizabeth Cadigan (switchboard operator and "Voice of the Lewis Institute") and (seated) Johnson and Givens. Date unknown. Date range provided is estimated. Photographer unknown. Show less
Picture of 1899 Lewis Institute faculty clipped from a newspaper in the 1920s. Those pictured include George Noble Carman (Director of Lewis... Show morePicture of 1899 Lewis Institute faculty clipped from a newspaper in the 1920s. Those pictured include George Noble Carman (Director of Lewis Institute), John L. Bacon (later Mayor of San Diego, 1921-1927), Wallace W. Atwood (later President of Clark University, 1920-1946). Photographer and original source unknown. Show less
Photograph of Armour Institute of Technology president Henry T. Heald with (left to right) Clarence L. Clarke (co-Director of the Lewis... Show morePhotograph of Armour Institute of Technology president Henry T. Heald with (left to right) Clarence L. Clarke (co-Director of the Lewis Institute from 1938-1940, Dean of Lewis after the merger), Fred A. Rogers (co-Director of the Lewis Institute from 1938-1940), Dr. Linton E. Grinter (Head of the Armour Institute's Civil Engineering department and IIT's first vice-president), James D. Cunningham (Chairman of the Board at Armour) and Alex D. Bailey (Chairman of the Lewis Institute Board), after the signing of the merger agreement between Lewis and Armour in October, 1939. After the merger, Heald served as IIT's first president. Photographer unknown. Show less
Photograph of Armour Institute of Technology president Henry T. Heald with James D. Cunningham, Chairman of the Board at Armour and Alex D.... Show morePhotograph of Armour Institute of Technology president Henry T. Heald with James D. Cunningham, Chairman of the Board at Armour and Alex D. Bailey, Chairman of the Lewis Institute Board, after the signing of the merger agreement between Lewis and Armour in October, 1939. After the merger, Heald served as IIT's first president. Photographer unknown. Show less
