The changes to the Williston Memorial Library building can be seen—and studied—up close, through floor plans held in the College’s archives.
Learn more about the history of the atrium in the library.
January 8, 2018
—By Sara Rottger ’19 This article appeared as “Library Atrium” in the winter 2018 issue of the Alumnae Quarterly.... » Read More
As a teenager in middle school in India, Michelle (Misha) Ali ’17 remembers listening to music with her friends and saying things like “Wow, this song is so purple.” Her friends would laugh, and at first she thought it was because they were seeing different colors. Only later did she realize that the vibrant auras…... » Read More
On the wall of Kendade Hall's Marion Craig Potter Atrium, where these beautiful and historic barometers are displayed, a sign reads: "The instruments, which date from ca. 1690 to ca. 1860, were completely conserved and put into accurate working order in 2003-2004 by James Moss, a Massachusetts scientific conservator and master clockmaker." Photos by James Gehrt... » Read More
What a fabulous building! I visit it every time I return. It is the symbol of excellence and significance of the college. Has the library won any architectural prizes??