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Saint Louis University Moves West Again
The Grand and Lindell Campus
 In 1867, Saint Louis University officials purchased land at the intersection of Grand Avenue and Lindell Boulevard. At the time, this property was still rather rural with groves of trees and fields more common than homes and buildings. The University was anticipating the day when it would have to move from its Ninth and Washington campus because the encroachment of businesses and factories in the area was creating an environment not conducive to study and learning. Construction began on the new University building in 1886, and the building formally opened on July 31, 1888, the feast of St. Ignatius Loyola, the founder of the Society Jesus.
 This building, later given the name Du Bourg Hall, contained the entire University operation including offices, classrooms, laboratories, library, museum and dormitories for both students and the Jesuit faculty. The building was constructed in the early decorated English gothic style with thick brick walls and polished timber ceilings on the top floor. It was among the most impressive structures in St. Louis at the time.
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