100 years of Swift Hall in 10 objects
Historic home of UChicago’s Divinity School celebrates its centennial with digital exhibit and architectural tour.
By Carrie Midkiff, Tori Lee
Swift Hall, home of the University of Chicago Divinity School, is marking a century by cataloging and examining 100 objects from its history.
From bowties to vivid murals, 100 items on and within Swift’s walls tell the history of the academic study of religion at UChicago.
In the Swift 100 digital exhibition and audio tour, the voices of the Divinity School community delve into the significance of the diverse collection.
Visitors can tour Swift Hall, accompanied by the audio guide, from Oct. 18-19 during the Chicago Architecture Foundation’s Open House Chicago.
Author summary: Celebrating Swift Hall's 100th birthday with a digital exhibit.