Corner of Wright and John Streets, Urbana

Romanesque Revival architectural style

UIUC history (http://www.math.uiuc.edu/History/altgeld_history.html)
Altgeld Hall was designed by Nathan c. Ricker and James McLaren White.  The original pink hue of the limestone can be seen in the interior of the east entrance.  Murals in the modern library room were painted by Newton A. Wells.  It was first used as the University Library from its inauguration in 1897.  In 1927, Altgeld Hall became the home of the College of Law.  The Mathematics Department became residents of the building in 1956.  Four major additions in 1915, 1918, 1925, and 1927 expanded the building to its present form.  Listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 17, 1970 for significance in Education, Architecture, and Art (#70000229).  Also known as Library Building, University of Illinois.