Mundelein College

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6363 N. Sheridan Road (present-day address)

1020 W. Sheridan Road (original address)

Groundbreaking was November 1, 1929.

First classes conducted in September 1930.

Skyscraper added to the National Register of Historic Places in November 1980.

Mundelein College merged with Loyola University on June 14, 1991.

Included in the 1992-1993 Rogers Park/West Ridge Historical Tour.

Included in openhousechicago 2012

This 14-story Art Deco building features larger-than-life-size statues framing the entrance: Uriel, God of Light, points to the sky and Jophiel, Beauty of God, holds a torch of knowledge and a celestial globe. The building was constructed in 1931, and was designed by Joseph M. McCarthy, who is listed as the supervising architect, the building was actually designed by Nairne W. Fisher.

The limestone-clad building has a commanding presence along Sheridan Road. Stylized art deco embellishments decorate the building inside and out. The skyscraper was built to house Mundelein College, a Catholic women's college, and included an auditorium, pool, gymnasium, classrooms, offices, and living spaces all under one roof.

A major renovation ended in 2012 and re-dedication of the structure was on Saturday, October 13, 2012.

Photos

RPWRHS photo C036-010 shows Mundelein College, 6363 N. Sheridan Road, (left) from the second deck of a Chicago Motor Coach Company 51 Sheridan Road double-decker bus traveling east on Sheridan Road in 1940.

RPWRHS photo C036-011 shows Mundelein College, 6363 N. Sheridan Road, (right) with a Chicago Motor Coach Company 51 Sheridan Road double-decker bus traveling east on Sheridan Road in 1950.

RPWRHS photo L009-0102 shows Mundelein College, 6363 N. Sheridan Road, biology lab, circa 1930s.

RPWRHS photo L009-0133 shows Mundelein College, 6363 N. Sheridan Road, Piper Hall ceiling, 1986.

RPWRHS photo L009-0135 shows Mundelein College, 6363 N. Sheridan Road, skyscraper angel, 1986.

RPWRHS photo L009-0136 shows Mundelein College, 6363 N. Sheridan Road, skyscraper main staircases, 1986.

RPWRHS photo L009-0169 shows Mundelein College, 6363 N. Sheridan Road, Sandbags hold back Lake Michigan, March 22, 1987.

RPWRHS photo L009-0214 shows Mundelein College, 6363 N. Sheridan Road, "Shakespeare in the Snow", March 18, 1989.

RPWRHS photo L009-0463 shows Mundelein College, 6363 N. Sheridan Road, Shirley Simon speaks at Mundelein College, October 25, 1988.

RPWRHS photo M068-0001A shows a painting of Mundelein College, 6363 N. Sheridan Road.

RPWRHS photo M068-0001B shows a painting of Mundelein College, 6363 N. Sheridan Road.

RPWRHS photo M068-0001C shows a painting of Mundelein College, 6363 N. Sheridan Road.

RPWRHS photo M068-0101 shows Mundelein College, 6363 N. Sheridan Road under construction. November 6, 1929.

RPWRHS photo M068-0103 shows Mundelein College, 6363 N. Sheridan Road under construction. December 10, 1929.

RPWRHS photo M068-0104 shows Mundelein College, 6363 N. Sheridan Road under construction. December 26, 1929.

RPWRHS photo M068-0105 shows Mundelein College, 6363 N. Sheridan Road under construction. January 10, 1930.

RPWRHS photo M068-0106 shows Mundelein College, 6363 N. Sheridan Road under construction. January 25, 1930.

RPWRHS photo M068-0107 shows Mundelein College, 6363 N. Sheridan Road under construction. January 11, 1930.

RPWRHS photo M068-0108 shows Mundelein College, 6363 N. Sheridan Road under construction. February 25, 1930.

RPWRHS photo M068-0109 shows Mundelein College, 6363 N. Sheridan Road under construction. March 12, 1930.

RPWRHS photo M068-0110 shows Mundelein College, 6363 N. Sheridan Road under construction. March 12, 1930.

RPWRHS photo M068-0111 shows Mundelein College, 6363 N. Sheridan Road under construction. March 27, 1930.

RPWRHS photo M068-0112 shows Mundelein College, 6363 N. Sheridan Road under construction. April 10, 1930.

RPWRHS photo M068-0113 shows Mundelein College, 6363 N. Sheridan Road under construction. April 10, 1930.

RPWRHS photo M068-0114 shows Mundelein College, 6363 N. Sheridan Road under construction. April 24, 1930.

RPWRHS photo M068-0115 shows Mundelein College, 6363 N. Sheridan Road under construction. April 24, 1930.

RPWRHS photo M068-0116 shows Mundelein College, 6363 N. Sheridan Road under construction. May 12, 1930.

RPWRHS photo M068-0117 shows Mundelein College, 6363 N. Sheridan Road under construction. May 12, 1930.

RPWRHS photo M068-0118 shows Mundelein College, 6363 N. Sheridan Road under construction. May 12, 1930.

RPWRHS photo M068-0119 shows Mundelein College, 6363 N. Sheridan Road under construction. June 10, 1930.

RPWRHS photo M068-0120 shows Mundelein College, 6363 N. Sheridan Road under construction. June 10, 1930.

RPWRHS photo M068-0121 shows Mundelein College, 6363 N. Sheridan Road under construction. June 18, 1930.

RPWRHS photo M068-0122 shows Mundelein College, 6363 N. Sheridan Road under construction. June 18, 1930.

RPWRHS photo M068-0124 shows Mundelein College, 6363 N. Sheridan Road under construction. July 14, 1930.

RPWRHS photo M068-0201 shows Mundelein College, 6363 N. Sheridan Road aerial view, November 6, 1966.

RPWRHS photo M068-0202 shows Mundelein College, 6363 N. Sheridan Road ground breaking, resource center, November 6, 1966.

RPWRHS photo M068-0203 shows Mundelein College, 6363 N. Sheridan Road skyscraper northwest view, No date given.

RPWRHS photo M068-0204 shows Mundelein College, 6363 N. Sheridan Road skyscraper southeast view, No date given.

RPWRHS photo M068-0301 shows Mundelein College, 6363 N. Sheridan Road social room, May 28, 1938.

RPWRHS photo M068-0302 shows Mundelein College, 6363 N. Sheridan Road Students in front of Piper Hall, July 7, 1937. Photo similar to M068-0310.

RPWRHS photo M068-0303 shows Mundelein College, 6363 N. Sheridan Road six students standing next to a car with two more students inside, July 7, 1937.

RPWRHS photo M068-0304 shows Mundelein College, 6363 N. Sheridan Road Water Carnival, April 29, 1938.

RPWRHS photo M068-0305 shows Mundelein College, 6363 N. Sheridan Road Dancing Couples in Gym, May 28, 1938.

RPWRHS photo M068-0306 shows Mundelein College, 6363 N. Sheridan Road Blood Donor Honor Role--photo shows eight unidentified students. 1944.

RPWRHS photo M068-0307 shows Mundelein College, 6363 N. Sheridan Road Blood Donor Honor Role 2--photo shows eight unidentified students. circa 1940.

RPWRHS photo M068-0308 shows Mundelein College, 6363 N. Sheridan Road speech class. Circa 1940. Photo shows six unidentified students looking in a mirror. Circa 1940.

RPWRHS photo M068-0309 shows Mundelein College, 6363 N. Sheridan Road Freshman Elections. Photo shows five unidentified students. Circa 1960.

RPWRHS photo M068-0310 shows Mundelein College, 6363 N. Sheridan Road Students in front of Piper Hall. 1937. Photo similar to M068-0302.

RPWRHS photo S013-2192 Mundelein College Building, 1020 W. Sheridan Road, Sunday, March 28, 1993.

RPWRHS photo S013-2193 Mundelein College Building. 1020 W. Sheridan Road, Sunday, March 28, 1993.