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Julian Abele's Legacy

Stories commemorating the contributions of the African-American architect who, as chief...

Julian Abele was the lead designer for Wallace Wade Stadium.

"The Shadows Are All Mine:" A Website Exploring Julian Abele's Role in Designing Duke's Campus

A showcase of Julian Abele’s contributions to Duke University architecture

Reflecting on Julian Abele's Contributions with Duke Archivist Valerie Gillispie

In 2016, the Julian Abele recognition committee chose to honor the African-American architect...

A Day to View the Duke University Designs of Julian Abele and the Trumbauer Co.

Original campus drawings provide surprises

A rare opportunity to view original drawings of iconic Duke campus buildings had its share of...

Exploring Julian Abele's Contributions to Duke University

Duke University Archives is home to a collection of drawings, colored sketches and photos that...

Reflecting on Julian Abele's Contributions with Sarah Schroth

Reflecting on Julian Abele with Duke Chapel Custodian Oscar Danzler

In 2016, the Julian Abele recognition...

Architect Philip Freelon Reflects on Julian Abele's Contributions

In 2016, the Julian Abele recognition committee chose to honor the African-American...

On Thursday, the public will get a rare opportunity to view the original drawings of the Duke campus by Julian Abele and the Trumbauer architects. Image courtesy Duke University Archives

Original Blueprints of Duke's Iconic Buildings on Display Jan. 12

Exhibit follows campus celebration of lead architect Julian Abele

On Thursday, Jan. 12, the blueprints and drawings for many of Duke’s earliest buildings --...

Julian Abele Jr. sits on the dais before Friday's ceremony dedicating a West Campus quad after his father. Photo by Chris Hildreth/Duke Photography

Quad Dedication Brings Julian Abele 'Out of the Shadows'

Abele family members, Duke community share in the recognition of African-American architect

By the time Julian Abele Jr. spoke at Friday’s dedication of the central West Campus quad now...

A ceremony Friday will honor Julian Abele, the African-American architect who helped design much of Duke's campus.

Duke to Begin Year-Long Recognition of Campus Architect Julian Abele

Duke University will honor the contributions of campus architect Julian Abele at 4:30 p.m....

The speakers at the ceremony surround the new plaque honoring Julian Abele. Photo by Duke Photography

Richard Brodhead on the Legacy of Julian Abele

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