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Norris Plaza in the spring

Description: The trees in and around Norris Plaza are starting to bloom as seen from the roof of Jordan Hall. Donated by Fern E. Norris in memory of her son Dr. Max S. Norris, former chairman of Butler Universitys Board of Trustees, construction on the plaza began in May 1995. Mrs. Norris wanted to create a memorial for her son, but she also wanted to create a space where students could gather. Designed by landscape architect Ron Howe, the low walls are designed for sitting and the four and half foot tall lighted fountain has two waterfalls. Butler University President Geoffrey Bannister suggested the idea of adding a speaking stone where students can stand to speak about what is on their minds. The plaza was officially dedicated on Sunday, September 24, 1995. The buildings in the background of the photograph are Lilly Hall and Clowes Memorial Hall.
Source: http://palni.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/BldgsGrnds/id/669
Collection: Butler University Buildings and Grounds Collection
Rights: http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC-EDU/1.0/
Copyright: In Copyright - Educational Use Permitted
Geography: Indianapolis, Indiana, United States, 39.838928, -86.171915
39.838928
-86.171915
Subjects: Trees
Sidewalks
Flowerpots
Lampposts
Streets
Automobiles
Clowes Memorial Hall
Butler University--Buildings
College buildings
Butler University--History
Indianapolis (Ind.)--History
People
Jordan Hall
Arthur Jordan Memorial Hall
Lilly Hall
Norris Plaza
Norris, Fern E.
Norris, Max S.
Bannister, Geoffrey
Howe, Ron
North Mall
East Mall
Butler Way
Clarendon Road
Trash cans
Fairview campus

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