| Claremont, CA: Bridges Hall of Music |
Country: United States of America State: California City: Claremont Location: 150 E 4th Street Concert hall of Pomona College, built 1915 by Myron Hunt. Funded by the parents of Mabel Shaw Bridges, a student in Pomona's class of 1908 who died of illness, and named in her memory. 1971 and 1999-2000 renovations. Also known as "Little Bridges". 550 seats. 1915 installation of a pipe organ by Moeller. Extension in 1939 by Moeller. 2001-2002 installation of a new organ named "Hill Memorial Organ" by C. B. Fisk (op. 117). Links: www.pomona.edu, Wikipedia |
Front Text: "Bridges Hall of Music - Pomona College - Claremont - Calif."Handwritten Revere Text: "I think this is the most beautiful building on the campus. It is a memorial hall given by some welathy people whose daughter died when she was a student here. It is finished inside in dark wood with heavy blue velvet carpet + curtains and it has a wonderful pipe organ." Publisher: Wright M. Pierce, Photographer, Claremont Type: Real Photo Size: Classic Not sent. |
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