A look back at the history of Stanford University's iconic Main Quad via images from the Stanford Historical Photograph Collection.
Created by Stanford University Archives
Main Quad with Memorial Arch
Main Quad with Memorial Arch
Construction of Memorial Arch
Main Quad post 1906 earthquake
Louis Agassiz "in the concrete"
Main Quad arcades
Memorial Court
Memorial Court with Stanford Family Statue
Memorial Courtyard
Movie Camera in Memorial Court
Memorial Court with Arch
Cornerstone Ceremony
Cornerstone
Main Quad Construction
Construction Workers
Opening Day
Opening Day
Students on the Quad
Students on the Quad
Cal's Fence Arrives on the Quad
Commencement
Students on the Quad
Reading the Quad on the Quad
Main Quad Arcades
Future Site of Memorial Church
Roble Women on the Quad
Memorial Church
Memorial Church, Pre-1906
Memorial Church, Pre-1906
Memorial Church, Pre-1906
Memorial Church, Pre-1906
Earthquake Damage to Memorial Church Facade
Memorial Church, Post-1906 Earthquake
Memorial Church, Post-1906 Earthquake
Memorial Church, Post-1906 Earthquake
Jane Stanford Funeral Procession
John Casper Branner Inauguration
ROTC Students
J.E. Wallace Sterling Inauguration
Inner Quad Plantings
Inner Quad
Plug Ugly
ASTP Students
Engineering Corner
Engineering Corner
Engineering Corner
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