This picture shows Crafts Hall in the mid-50's.
This picture shows Crafts Hall in the mid-50's.
In 1959, Senior House, considered part of East Campus Dormitories, voted
to secede and become an independent dorm.
As a result of Senior House's independence, new facilities were added to
the building, including bike racks along Amherst Street and the gate house
office shown here.
For several years in the 1960's, the MIT Shakespeare Ensemble used the
second floor balcony of Runkle and the courtyard as their performance space.
This mysterious theatrical event in the courtyard incorporate props still
in use in the house.