Robert D. Farber University Archives and Special Collections

Tearing Down Ford and Sydeman Halls

Part 1: The Emptying of Ford Hall Before Its Destruction

Building with all windows removed in preparation for demolition

Without Windows — Before tearing down Ford Hall, the demolition company had to prepare the building, which included removing all of the windows. August 2000.

Photo Credit: Julian Brown

Ford Hall after windows and trees were removed in preparation for demolition.

Without Windows and Trees — The preparation also included removing the trees that lined the front of Ford Hall. August 2000.

Photo Credit: Elana Memberg

An empty room in Ford Hall

Empty Room — The University also had to move out all the administrative and academic offices and clear out all the classrooms. July 2000.

Photo Credit: Julian Brown

The Central Development Records Office with its archways now empty.

Empty CDR — This included the Central Development Records Office. August 2000.

Photo Credit: Julian Brown

An empty room with telecommunications equipment that had been ripped out of the walls.

Telecommunications Equipment — Another part of the preparations included removing the telecommunications equipment. August 2000.

Photo Credit: Julian Brown

Carpets and other material lie on the second floor open-air space between Sydeman and Ford Halls

Courtyard — Carpets and other material lie on the second floor open-air space between Sydeman and Ford Halls. August 2000.

Photo Credit: Julian Brown

Many dismantled doors leaning against the walls.

Dismantled Doors. August 2000.

Photo Credit: Julian Brown

Notice visible through shattered glass window, which says:This building will be closed for demolition effective July 13th.

Final Notice. August 2000.

Photo Credit: Julian Brown