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Preservation. Matters Preservation and Conservation Association Volume 26 May-June, 2006 Number 3 PRESERVATION. MATTERS PRESERVATION AND CONSERVATION ASSOCIATION VOLUME 26 MAY-JUNE, 2006 NUMBER 3 Focus On: University of Illinois Hillel Foundation The Hillel Foundation building, 503 East John Street, Champaign, was designed by Max Abramovitz in 1947 and published in Architectural Record in 1948. However, it was not constructed until 1951. Although it is not specifically listed as such, the Hillel building appears to resemble the Neo-Expressionism (circ~ 1950-1970) architectural style. This style, which emphasizes "structure and function in abstract designs," was often used by archi- tects to convey a message through the form of the building. Since most radical architects, Abramovitz included, saw reli- Newspaper rendering of the new Hillel Foundation building, 503 East John.Street, Champaign. gion as a significant message, the Neo- The building was constructed in 1951 to the design of Max Abramovitz; it will be demolished Expressionism style was often selected for this summer for a new building. churches and chapels. designed and created almost simultane- building, when completed and ready for ously, the University of illinois Hillel was use, represented an outlay of approxi- Common elements of this architectural the first completed. In addition, this build- mately $400,000. Kuhne-Simmons of style are found throughout the Hillel ing closely resembles the cylindrical Champaign received the construction con- building. These include "generally sculp- chapel designed for the M.I.T. campus tract with supervision of construction led tured effects, daring structural techniques, (but not yet built in 1948) by architect Eero by a sub-committee composed of Rabbi the use of arches and vaults (found in the Saarinen. Samuel Berkowitz (then the director of chapel's dome ceiling), and structural Hillel) and Professor Granville S. Keith of columns (seen in the loggia or colonnaded Historical and Cultural Significance the University of illinois School of porch)." The building is one-story, con- Important to the sigirificance of the Hillel Architecture. Prof. Keith had been structed of red brick, concrete, and a steel building is the history of the foundation at assigned the position of supervisor by frame that stretches 200 feet horizontally the University of illinois. While the cur- Max Abramovitz (of Harrison and and supports a low, flat roof. The rounded rent building for the Hillel Foundation Abramovitz), the designer of the new chapel dome extends above the roof and is was constructed in 1951 on East John building. highlighted by the structure of the build- Street, Hillel was founded at the Univer- ing. The Hillel building is not heavily sity of illinois in 1923. The foundation's After construction, the building was adorned with windows; a few are includ- original quarters, located on the second named the Benjamin Frankel Memorial in ed near the front entranceway and light floor of a building at 605 East Green honor of the late Rabbi Frankel, who was the library area, but none are highly deco- Street, Champaign, was the first estab- the first director of the local Hillel rative. The building does feature an open lished Hillel Foundation worldwide. Foundation. Among those attending the court, named the "Courtyard of the Lord," building's dedication was the former first in the middle of the structure, which is a When Hillel acquired its attractive corner lady, Eleanor Roosevelt. grassy garden of traditional origin used location at Fifth and John, the chairman of for religious ceremonies. the Hillel Foundation Building Fund, Sam From the creation of Hillel Foundation at Shmikler, moved the foundation to a the University of illinois in 1923, it has The University of illinois Hillel building is house on the site. Building at the new grown to become the largest Jewish cam- a duplicate to that of the Jewish center location commenced shortly thereafter. pus organization in the world. Found- designed and built by Abramovitz for Isaac Kuhn, of Joseph Kuhn and Co., was ations and affiliates are on 400 campuses Northwestern University in Evanston, a primary financial contributor. The new in forty-seven countries including the illinois. While the two buildings were United States, Canada, Israel, Australia, social gatherings, and recreation. The of this very human being; he has the abili- Europe, and South America. library, seminar rooms, and social rooms ty to leave part of himself in his work. are used by both students and the com- the rare ability of getting inside of others, The Hillel Foundation, in cooperation munity. Kitchens are included, as well as to become one with them and understand with B'nai B'rith International, has had a the caretaker's and administrative suites." their needs and desires, and in the case of "historical commitment to a pluralistic this architect, translate them into satisfy- community which encourages intellectual Architectural Significance ing, finely' proportioned, livable struc- challenge and growth." In this respect, In addition to the University of illinois tures. .. Over the years, Max Abramovitz Hillel has offered programs designed to Hillel Foundation's importance as the first has been an urgent force in today's archi- ensure the preservation of Jewry and established student Jewish cultural center, tecture . how grateful we must be for Judaism through education, community the building also gains recognition as this one, who considers our needs and volunteer service, and other social, cultur- being the work of the notable architect, surrounds them with beauty." al, and religious programs. These activi- Max Abramovitz. Abramovitz was born ties give students the opportunity to on May 23, 1908 in Chicago, illinois. He This article was adaptedfrom a nomination enhance their Jewish identity in the col- received his bachelor's degree from the prepared by Allison Laff, a graduate student in lege experience, "making it comfortable University oflllinois in 1929. Two years Urban Planning, in 1998 as an application Jor and enjoyable for students of all back- later, he attained his masler's degree from local landmark status. Due to the objection of grounds and diverse interests to 'do Columbia University after briefly teaching the owners, the building was not listed. It is Jewish'." The Hillel Foundation is a medi- in their school of architecture. In 1934, scheduled for demolition this summer. um for Jewish students to "come to know Abramovitz joined the architecture firm of each other, and together create a campus Corbett, Harrison, and McMurry, as a Champaign County Courthouse Jewish community that reflects their own designer and later, partner. After the pre- Clock Tower Update interests and needs." vious partners died, the firm' became known simply as Harrison and Abramo- Today, the University of Illinois Hillel vitz (1943). Hillel Foundation hired the After more than two years of fund raising, the Citizens' Oock and Bell Tower Foundation is directed by Joel Schwitzer. firm in 1948 to design their new building. Committee has raised over $700,000 The foundation serves the campus' Jewish Abramovitz designed buildings at other population of approximately 3,500 stu- university campuses with similar stylistic toward the goal of $1 million. The end is dents, which includes the large Jewish features. At Brandis University these in sight. The county is just now beginning to contract for the restoration of the old Greek system at the University of illinois. include the Inter-Faith Chapel (1955), courthouse exterior and the tower exten- To cater to the student's needs, the Hillel Springold Theatre, Schwartz Art Studios' Foundation offers more than twenty (1963), and the Rose Art Museum (1961). sion should be a part of that contract. The courses, for both graduate and undergrad- Abramovitz also designed the Columbia alternative is a more costly later restora- uate students, concentrating in Hebrew University Law School (1961), the tion at greater cost. Now is the time for studies and Jewish culture and society. In Wahovia National Bank Building (1958), the last big push for fund raising. Donors of $500 or more are to be memorialized on addition" several rabbis from Chicago and the Radcliffe College Library Project. routinely visit and teach. The foundation a bronze plaque in the new Courts build- also offers study abroad programs, in Perhaps more notably, Max Abramovitz ing. Send your donation to the Oock cooperation with the University of lllinois, collaborated on a number of projects such Tower Restoration Project, 1776 East for academic credit. Likewise, Hillel works as the U.N. Headquarters building, the Washington, Urbana, IL 61802-4581 or with other campus units to bring speakers Avery Fisher Hall at Lincoln Center for check out the website at http://www.co. to campus. the Performing Arts (1962), and the champaign.il.us/ CLOCKTOWER/bell towe.htm. Donations are tax deductible. American Telephone & Telegraph Outside of academic programming, Hillel Company Exhibit for the New York presents social action events that work World's Fair (1964). However, Abramovitz with the homeless population and local is "chiefly known for his designs of the children. Cultural programming encom- University of Illinois buildings such as the passes gayllesbian issues, women's issues, Assembly Hall (1963) and the Krannert and language discussion groups. Social Center for the Performing Arts (1969). events and cultural art, such as intramural Such buildings have led Max Abramovitz sports, Israeli dancing, authentic cooking to be nationally recognized for his struc- classes, and painting and sculpture are . tural, cultural, and stylistic architecture, included in the schedule. Hillel also offers and to become largely known as one of five kosher dinners weekly, observance of the University of illinois' most distin- services every Friday night and Saturday guished graduates." morning, and observance of Jewish holi- days. The University of Illinois Hillel The influence and significance of architect Foundation building is well-equipped to Max Abramovitz and his buildings are provide these opportunities to the Jewish summarized by Henry Dreyfuss.
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