Lots of construction going on all over what was once the original Glenn Home property.  We'll start with the razing of the African-American Home building and developement of 'high end' apartments for Rose Hulman students. 

I drove up there yesterday on my way out to Chamerlain Cemetery (to do flowers by the Memorial stone). The new structures are up and while it's bittersweet- they are very attractive. I wasn't able to get very good photos, but here is a shot of the main entrance and the west end of the new building. It has been constructed in the exact place that the old building had stood.

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It is hoped that there will be some sort of 'dedication' using the cornerstone from the original building to maintain the historical heritage of the property.  Information on that will be posted here as it develops.

Meanwhile, over at the main campus property, the Pi Kappa Alpha Brothers are strongly working on bringing Alden Hall back to life; new age style.  Plans have been under development for the last year to turn Alden from a vacant building into a new facility containing a Chapter Room, study rooms, dining room, kitchen, and living space for twenty or more Brothers. The final revisions to the floor plan are in progress, and they were be presented at the groundbreaking held a few weeks ago (sadly I was not able to be in attendance)  . The 'new' Alden is expected to open in fall of 2010.

If you would like to follow their progress, please add the following link(s) to your bookmarks:

http://www.pi-kappa-alpha.net/?q=taxonomy/term/17  (main blog on the developement of the project and updates as it progresses)

http://www.pi-kappa-alpha.net/?q=gallery&g2_itemId=17150  (photo album with many, many great images of the clean up progress)

That's all I have for now. Peace to you and yours.  Have a Blessed Memorial Day!!