Word: wall
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Dates: during 1930-1939
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...student' Common Room, covered with wall paper which smacks of the Ritz-Carlton, might perhaps be more liveable. Nevertheless, it is popular enough; and tea from a Russian Samovar can be had there every afternoon (at the head tutor's expense). On the other hand the tutor's Common Room has a pleasant atmosphere, although, or perhaps because, it is little used. Lowell is unique in having a tower room furnished with comfortable chairs, sofas, and an excellent plane on which any member of the House can practice. This room is available at a small price for meetings...
...south wall of the Kirkland quadrangle threatens to become the College aviary. Over 500 birds, principally sparrows and starlings, have literally infested the succulent ivy tapestry that obscures the brick. Fortunately few residents room on the side of the Dining Hall and Common Room, but the song with which the birds greeted the rising sun at 5.56 o'clock yesterday morning could be heard in the whole court...
Concrete piers are at present being put in between Kirkland House and the Master's Lodgings in preparation for a brick wall such as exists between the two units of Winthrop House. A gate will be installed to permit passage to the dining hall. The wall will be topped by an iron spiked fence...
...strongest winds over the basin are from the northwest, and owing to the width of the basin these winds frequently make the water so rough that the waves rebound from the wall to a considerable distance. This condition has been found very unsatisfactory by boating and rowing interests, and these individuals and associations have been strongly desirous of an improvement in the basin as regards rowing conditions. The treatment of the new shoreline is expected to break up the waves and materially decrease the cross-chop existing at present...
Everyone is familiar with the exterior of Eliot House, the result of the site which was offered for the bewilderment of the architects. Barren of foliage, and with a blank expanse of wall at one end, the court sorely needs the concealing grace of tree and vine. The interior is fortunately a distinct improvement. Most of the rooms are comfortable and large enough; the Common Rooms (there are two) are small but dignified. The Dining Room is too large and elaborate for daily use. It is graced by the Sargent portrait of Eliot, and by the Agassiz Inter-House Crew...