University of Minnesota — East Bank

Jennifat · December 27th, 2012, 08:27 PM

Yesterday afternoon, I decided to brave the cold and get some shots of the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities at its main campus in Minneapolis.

My focus for this photo tour is the East Bank, which is a small city unto itself and the largest, oldest portion of the campus. Built in pieces beginning in the late 19th century, nearly every architectural style from every era since the Victorian period can be found here, and many of its buildings are on the National Register of Historic Places.

Locally called "The U of M" or simply "The U", it is the fourth largest University in the United States with 52,000 students. I was only able to cover about 10% of the grounds, simply because it's so expansive and our short winter daylight ran out on me.

Students are currently on break for the Holidays, so the area was a bit of a ghost town. I didn't get much for people shots this time around, regrettably.

December 26, 2012

Paule · December 28th, 2012, 02:46 AM

Brrrr! It did look pretty cold out that day. Love the skyline and river shots at the end!

ColDayMan · December 28th, 2012, 03:30 AM

Wonderful buildings.

***xzmattzx*** · January 30th, 2013, 05:34 AM

Nice pictures! Which one(s) of those are the main and/or oldest building on campus?

Jennifat · January 30th, 2013, 06:09 AM

Thanks, Matt!

The oldest buildings on campus are part of the area called The Knoll; those are mostly the buildings near the beginning of the thread. All of those were built in the late 19th Century.

Toward the middle, all the buildings with the roman columns are part of Northrop Mall, built in the 1920s.

***ikops*** · January 30th, 2013, 08:48 PM

Great pics. You almost feel the cold just by looking at them.

Chauncey87 · February 2nd, 2013, 06:46 AM

These are some very nice pics!! I have seen pretty much all your photo threads since I have been creeping ssc for years. I loved each and every one of them. Only until I wanted to post about the six billion Rochester vision did I think I should come back over here and say how much I am impressed with your work!
Thank you

Jennifat · February 2nd, 2013, 08:10 AM

Thanks, Chauncey! It's nice to know that people appreciate my efforts, even if I post these just for fun, anyway.

I hope you'll stick around and participate in our lonely Midwestern subforum outpost.

Mudhen419 · February 14th, 2013, 10:08 AM

thanks for sharing! Beautiful campus! B10!!!

December 27th, 2012, 08:27 PM	#1
Jennifat Midwest Diva Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States Posts: 1,276 Likes (Received): 88	University of Minnesota — East Bank Yesterday afternoon, I decided to brave the cold and get some shots of the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities at its main campus in Minneapolis. My focus for this photo tour is the East Bank, which is a small city unto itself and the largest, oldest portion of the campus. Built in pieces beginning in the late 19th century, nearly every architectural style from every era since the Victorian period can be found here, and many of its buildings are on the National Register of Historic Places. Locally called "The U of M" or simply "The U", it is the fourth largest University in the United States with 52,000 students. I was only able to cover about 10% of the grounds, simply because it's so expansive and our short winter daylight ran out on me. Students are currently on break for the Holidays, so the area was a bit of a ghost town. I didn't get much for people shots this time around, regrettably. December 26, 2012 __________________ My North Star State Photo Threads Minneapolis / St. Paul Downtown Minneapolis \| Mill District, Minneapolis \| North Loop, Minneapolis Northeast Minneapolis 1 \| Northeast Minneapolis 2 \| Loring Park and Mpls Sculpture Garden Uptown, Minneapolis \| U of M—East Bank \| U of M—West Bank \| Downtown St. Paul 1\| Downtown St. Paul 2 Greater Minnesota Cities and Towns of Minnesota

January 30th, 2013, 05:34 AM	#4
*xzmattzx* Philly sports fan Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Wilmington, Delaware Posts: 12,622 Likes (Received): 57	Nice pictures! Which one(s) of those are the main and/or oldest building on campus? __________________ The great state of Delaware; My daily Delaware photo; My urban photo blog Riverfront Wilmington construction photos; Center City Wilmington construction photos

January 30th, 2013, 06:09 AM	#5
Jennifat Midwest Diva Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States Posts: 1,276 Likes (Received): 88	Thanks, Matt! The oldest buildings on campus are part of the area called The Knoll; those are mostly the buildings near the beginning of the thread. All of those were built in the late 19th Century. Toward the middle, all the buildings with the roman columns are part of Northrop Mall, built in the 1920s. __________________ My North Star State Photo Threads Minneapolis / St. Paul Downtown Minneapolis \| Mill District, Minneapolis \| North Loop, Minneapolis Northeast Minneapolis 1 \| Northeast Minneapolis 2 \| Loring Park and Mpls Sculpture Garden Uptown, Minneapolis \| U of M—East Bank \| U of M—West Bank \| Downtown St. Paul 1\| Downtown St. Paul 2 Greater Minnesota Cities and Towns of Minnesota

February 2nd, 2013, 08:10 AM	#8
Jennifat Midwest Diva Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States Posts: 1,276 Likes (Received): 88	Thanks, Chauncey! It's nice to know that people appreciate my efforts, even if I post these just for fun, anyway. I hope you'll stick around and participate in our lonely Midwestern subforum outpost. __________________ My North Star State Photo Threads Minneapolis / St. Paul Downtown Minneapolis \| Mill District, Minneapolis \| North Loop, Minneapolis Northeast Minneapolis 1 \| Northeast Minneapolis 2 \| Loring Park and Mpls Sculpture Garden Uptown, Minneapolis \| U of M—East Bank \| U of M—West Bank \| Downtown St. Paul 1\| Downtown St. Paul 2 Greater Minnesota Cities and Towns of Minnesota

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December 28th, 2012, 02:46 AM	#2
Paule Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Wausau Posts: 2,001 Likes (Received): 4	Brrrr! It did look pretty cold out that day. Love the skyline and river shots at the end!

December 28th, 2012, 03:30 AM	#3
ColDayMan King of Flyover Country Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Columbus Posts: 974 Likes (Received): 0	Wonderful buildings.

January 30th, 2013, 08:48 PM	#6
*ikops* Moderator Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Den Haag Posts: 5,938 Likes (Received): 134	Great pics. You almost feel the cold just by looking at them.

February 2nd, 2013, 06:46 AM	#7
Chauncey87 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 4 Likes (Received): 1	These are some very nice pics!! I have seen pretty much all your photo threads since I have been creeping ssc for years. I loved each and every one of them. Only until I wanted to post about the six billion Rochester vision did I think I should come back over here and say how much I am impressed with your work! Thank you

February 14th, 2013, 10:08 AM	#9
Mudhen419 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Toledo, Ohio Posts: 2,270 Likes (Received): 2	thanks for sharing! Beautiful campus! B10!!!