Northwestern Technological Institute

Northwestern Technological Institute is an engineering facility at Northwestern University in Evanston housing laboratories, classrooms, and research spaces for technical studies. Its distinctive shape with two connected E-shaped sections creates an efficient layout for multiple departments.

The building was funded through a major donation in 1939 and opened its doors in December 1942 to students and faculty. It emerged during a period of growing investment in technical education and research.

Stone sculptures by Edgar Miller adorn the building entrance, depicting scientific and engineering themes across the limestone facade where visitors enter and leave.

The building houses multiple engineering departments and computer science programs distributed across its sections. Visitors should expect to navigate between different areas depending on which programs they want to explore.

The building features an unusual architectural plan shaped like two back-to-back E forms connected by a central spine. This clever design allows multiple programs to operate efficiently under one roof while keeping different functional areas clearly separated.

Location: Evanston

Inception: 1942

Address: 2145 Sheridan Road, Evanston, Illinois 60208

GPS coordinates: 42.05797,-87.67611

Latest update: December 10, 2025 20:05