KU_Chapter01_DataCollection_2014-06-10

Five Lawrence campus buildings are currently
listed in the National Register of Historic Places:
Strong Hall, Bailey Hall, Lippincott Hall, Dyche
Hall, and Spooner Hall. The study examined
timeframes of historical significance for the
university, specifically in three major “Periods
of Development” ending in 1901, 1928, and 1957.
During these significant periods, the work of a
previous generation came to fruition, and the plans,
visions, and next wave of social action, led to a new
set of significant physical changes.
The year 1957 was selected as the study process
end date, because it coincided with the 50-year
requirement to qualify buildings and sites for
National Register of Historic Places eligibility.
The objectives of the Campus Heritage Plan
included:
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Understanding the unique role of the Mount
Oread site in the founding and growth of the
campus.
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Identifying “Periods of Development,” when the
campus exhibited significant changes in formative
characteristics related to site, architectural,
and landscape development.
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Creating historic contexts for understanding the
value and relative importance of sites, buildings,
and landscapes from all periods.
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Documenting the most important remaining
vestiges and lost features of the historic campus
to assess their relative importance within given
historic contexts.
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Clarifying the Environs review and capital
planning processes by identifying the most
appropriate, sustainable, and cost-effective
treatments for historic resources.
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Creating a base of historic understanding of the
evolution of campus and its historic resources
to inform future projects that may impact the
campus environment.
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Committing to stewardship of the historic physical
attributes of the KU campus in Lawrence.
The complete Campus Heritage Plan can be found at
dcm.ku.edu/campus-heritage-plan
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