Description
Book SynopsisBuilt in 1857, Knox College's Old Main was designed by Charles Ulricson, a Swedish-born immigrant who was trained by Freemasons. This book decodes the symbols of this beloved building and explores how an ardently anti-Mason administration came to hire Ulricson.
Trade ReviewOriginal and very informative. Factor's analysis is persuasive, well researched, and contains many new insights. I was very impressed with his ability to deconstruct Old Main's design and offer an entirely new way of examining and appreciating the building.
-- Matthew Norman, Gettysburg College
This well-illustrated study establishes clearly the architectural philosophy and Masonic values Ulricson applied to what became prominent Illinois National Historical Landmark structures.
-- John Norton, 1958 Knox College graduate, former president of the Knox Alumni Association, and former vice-president of the board of the Bishop Hill Heritage Association
Table of ContentsTable of Contents
Foreword
1. A Surprising Irony
2. The Urbane Mr. Ulricson
3. Freemasons and Anti-Masons
4. Man of the Hour
5. The PhilosopherÆs Stone
6. The Sacred Geometry
7. A Question of Style
8. The Light in June
Notes
Bibliography
Index
