Gates-Rawson Tower services as the centerpiece for the six North Campus residence halls built in 1917: Dibble, Clark, Gates, Rawson, Smith and Langan, which was home to movie star Gary Cooper during his student days in the early 1920s.
Looking northeast from Sixth Avenue. Mears Cottage was constructed in 1888, costing $14,719. Originally served as a ladies dormitory. 1912 postmark. Number 17.
Looking northwest. The Women's Quadrangle was built in 1915, with a combined cost of about $1 million for the quadrangle, and the men's halls in 1916-17. 1917 postmark. Number 46771.
Looking northwest from central campus. "The men's residence halls were modeled on the Oxford System. These nine buildings are connected by an open cloister [or loggia]."--photo verso. Number C13313.