Tower and Ramp Construction

The Schmon Tower around 1968 when the ramp was being constructed. The Thistle ramp was torn down around two decades later to make room for Taro Hall and the Alumni Building.

Tower's North Facet

This view is from behind the tower along the escarpment. The photograph would have been taken near Alphie's Trough, north of the tower, facing southwards. A portion of the Thistle Complex is visible.

Tower at dusk

The shilhouette of the Schmon Tower at dusk. Note the lights at the top of the tower.

Tower and Thistle Construction

Distant view of the tower and construction of the Thistle Complex.

Tower and Mackenzie Chown

The Tower and part of Mackenzie Chown's A Block as viewed from the south.

Tower Lobby

An interior shot of the tower entrance in 1968. View facing west.

Tower Entrance

View from inside the main entrance of the Schmon Tower facing south and looking out toward Isaac Brock Boulevard. The current Information (Welcome) Desk would be in the left foreground.

Tower Cafeteria

View of the cafeteria in Schmon Tower. This view is facing west or southwest as one can see the windows to the courtyard in the background.

Tower Cafeteria

Another view of the cafeteria in Schmon Tower from further back. This view is facing west or southwest as one can see the windows to the courtyard in the background.