blog posts Chair reveals how Altgeld Hall was once the campus seat Apr 2, 2021 10:30 am by Dave Evensen Share on Facebook Tweet Email Images The chair is a clue to Altgeld Hall’s past. It once served as the campus library and housed the presidential suite, as well as offices for the Board of Trustee, bursar, registrar, etc. The chair was used by President Draper from 1894-1904. Share on Facebook Tweet Email