✨✨✨ NEW! ✨✨✨ Introducing Fun Fact Fridays with F&S! 🤓 We’re kicking it off with University Hall (1871-1938): In 1871, the state legislature appropriated $125,000 partially for the construction of a new main hall (later known as University Hall). The placement of University Hall, the most important building on the campus, would have a significant impact on the location of future university buildings. By 1934, however, enrollment figures showed an average yearly gain of 1,000 students, leveling off in 1938 with 18,000 students. The strain on finances and facilities brought about by these enormous enrollment increases was compounded by the demolition of University Hall in 1938. The major building site on the north terminus of the quadrangle left open by the destruction of University Hall was filled by an elaborate new building, the Illini Union (completed 1941). — — — 🔗 —> Learn more about University Hall here: fs.illinois.edu/historic-preservation ‼️ —> This digital r...