The Dr. Jo Ann Rayfield Archives, housed in a large warehouse a few miles from campus, holds a trove of historical artifacts that paint a vivid portrait of the University since its founding.
Category: Photo Galleries
Inside look at ISU’s Heating Plant
Built in 1916 and nestled against Schroeder Hall, the Heating Plant has experienced dramatic change. Today the plant heats more than 2,527,000-square-feet of classrooms, residence halls, office space, and other academic buildings.
Photos: Inside look at the Braden autograph room
Entertainers who grace the stages of Braden Auditorium leave their mark in the dressing room by signing their names to the walls, ceiling, and even the clock.
Photos: Inside Look at Redbird locker room
More than just a place to change into their uniforms and receive pep talks before games, the locker room is a key part to the Illinois State student-athletes’ success on the court and off the court.
Photos: Inside Look at ISU instrument repair shop
While such moments are often devastating to musicians and band directors, they cause no panic for Carl Thacker, who runs Illinois State’s instrument repair shop.
Photos: Inside Look at Glass House
A hidden gem at Illinois State, the College of Fine Arts glass program was created in 1970 by renowned glass sculptor Joel Myers.
Photo gallery: Cardinal Court, then and now
Here are some photos of the former Cardinal Court before it was demolished, and the new Cardinal Court, which opened in summer 2012.