A beloved century-old Shanty, reconstructed on the University of Chicago campus
The Shanty was the first structure built on the University of Chicago campus. A beloved campus landmark at the turn of the 20th century, it was a symbol of the birth of creative thought, the namesake of an alumni society, and became makeshift diner for students and professors alike.
In 2009 the Shanty was temporarily resurrected with funding from an Uncommon Grant. Read its story at shantysociety.tumblr.com
