Saluki Sleuths: The Towers

In this episode of Saluki Sleuths, the Alumni Association goes inside Brush Towers.
The Towers are icons of student housing at SIU, not to mention the tallest buildings in Carbondale. Not so long ago they were slated for demolition, however today they're back in service with new generations of students living and learning in them. We take a look at the past and present of the Towers at SIU.
A huge thank you to Morris Library for the historical photos shown in this video.

[@matthewfisher1733]

I lived in 710 Schnieder Hall. Fall 1989. Best 5 years of my life! Party school!!!

[@GD-ru7xr]

I went there back in 1969. Neely and Mae Smith were women only with mean matrons guarding the lobby to keep boys out. I lived in Allen, which is gone now. Back in '69, they couldn't build dorms and classrooms fast enough. The university and town were booming.

[@SalukiAlumni]

Oh wow! So different today!

[@jamesheuer5139]

@@SalukiAlumni..Different, I’d say! My tuition and fees for my last semester was $299.75. Lived off campus on Hester street, 4 bedroom house, $35/month, I shared a large bedroom, $17.50/month!

[@katiemoyer8679]

The “matrons” in the towers were mean. 😮
I live in Neely and Mae smith too. Same years as you.
Still-we had our method & ways to dodge the liberty restrictions--friends at stairwell doors helped. 😂
First thing is gals learned-how to go Grey man /unremarkable with the matrons.

[@SIUDESIGN]

I lived in Wright Hall the first year I was at Southern- 1974- it was great, I remember the bridge over the creek on the walk to Trueblood dining hall. I am very grateful that the plan to tear down "The Three Towers" was re-thought; they are such a part of the character of the campus it would be a terrile loss.

[@montana_patriot]

I lived in Neeley. Back when I went here, Neeley was the drinking hall, for 21 and over. Good times.

[@Slammy555]

I remember sunbathing on the tower roof. I lived in Wright Hall.

[@SalukiAlumni]

A classic SIU experience!

[@AWAKENIUM]

I lived in Mae Smith :)