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[[Image:LowPlaza.jpg|thumb|300px|Low Plaza]] | [[Image:LowPlaza.jpg|thumb|300px|Low Plaza]] | ||
[[Image:LowPlazaOld.jpg|thumb|300px|The Front Porch]] | [[Image:LowPlazaOld.jpg|thumb|300px|The Front Porch]] | ||
| − | '''Low Plaza''', formerly known as '''South Court'', is the large open plaza between the [[Low Library]] [[The Steps|steps]] and [[College Walk]]. Sometimes called an "urban beach", the plaza is a large open space designed to resemble a Greek amphitheater. It plays host to a number of events throughout the year, including open markets in good weather, the annual [[Concert on the Steps]], and of course, [[demonstrations]]. The plaza is distinguished by it's brick and limestone pattern and fountains. | + | '''Low Plaza''', formerly known as '''South Court''', is the large open plaza between the [[Low Library]] [[The Steps|steps]] and [[College Walk]]. Sometimes called an "urban beach", the plaza is a large open space designed to resemble a Greek amphitheater. It plays host to a number of events throughout the year, including open markets in good weather, the annual [[Concert on the Steps]], and of course, [[demonstrations]]. The plaza is distinguished by it's brick and limestone pattern and fountains. |
Prior to the purchase of the land between 116th and 114th streets, Low Plaza served as Columbia's front porch, with visitors arriving on 116th street and stepping up to and across the elevated plaza to arrive at the institution. | Prior to the purchase of the land between 116th and 114th streets, Low Plaza served as Columbia's front porch, with visitors arriving on 116th street and stepping up to and across the elevated plaza to arrive at the institution. | ||
[[Category:Outdoor spaces on the Morningside Heights campus]] | [[Category:Outdoor spaces on the Morningside Heights campus]] | ||
Revision as of 05:17, 2 March 2008
Low Plaza, formerly known as South Court, is the large open plaza between the Low Library steps and College Walk. Sometimes called an "urban beach", the plaza is a large open space designed to resemble a Greek amphitheater. It plays host to a number of events throughout the year, including open markets in good weather, the annual Concert on the Steps, and of course, demonstrations. The plaza is distinguished by it's brick and limestone pattern and fountains.
Prior to the purchase of the land between 116th and 114th streets, Low Plaza served as Columbia's front porch, with visitors arriving on 116th street and stepping up to and across the elevated plaza to arrive at the institution.
