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The land that was created by filling in part of the lake now holds many buildings, including [[Norris Student Center]], [[Pick-Staiger Concert Hall]], [[University Library]], and [[SPAC]]. However, when most people at Northwestern refer to "the Lakefill" in everyday speech, they are referring to only the park-like area that is directly adjacent to the lake. The term is used in this manner by the vast majority of the Northwestern community. | The land that was created by filling in part of the lake now holds many buildings, including [[Norris Student Center]], [[Pick-Staiger Concert Hall]], [[University Library]], and [[SPAC]]. However, when most people at Northwestern refer to "the Lakefill" in everyday speech, they are referring to only the park-like area that is directly adjacent to the lake. The term is used in this manner by the vast majority of the Northwestern community. | ||
Revision as of 15:46, 4 June 2015
Part of Speech
Noun
Pronunciation
['thuh / 'lak fihl]
Description
The part of Northwestern's campus that is on a peninsula directly next to Lake Michigan and runs from approximately Norris to Lakeside Field. It is a park-like area, with a path used for running or biking, and a grassy area used for studying, playing frisbee, and other activities. There are also large rocks that separate the land from the water. Following Northwestern tradition, most of these rocks are painted by individual students or student groups with something that is significant to those students.
Note: These painted rocks at the Lakefill are not to be confused with The Rock.
Etymology
The Lakefill got its name because it was created by filling in part of Lake Michigan. This project lasted from 1964 to 1969. [1]
Usage
The land that was created by filling in part of the lake now holds many buildings, including Norris Student Center, Pick-Staiger Concert Hall, University Library, and SPAC. However, when most people at Northwestern refer to "the Lakefill" in everyday speech, they are referring to only the park-like area that is directly adjacent to the lake. The term is used in this manner by the vast majority of the Northwestern community.
Example Sentences
I had a picnic on the Lakefill with some friends.
