Stories about "From a Distance"
From a Distance: An aerial view of campus before Lake Andrews

Friday, April 7, 2023 9:47 am

Around 1957, Bates was building out the land north of campus. Check out some fun facts about this era, including why no structure stands in front of Gomes Chapel.

From a Distance: What can you see in the bike garage on Frye Street?

Friday, November 11, 2022 2:06 pm

This interactive photograph depicts the goings-on at the bike garage on Frye Street.

From a Distance: What can you see above the Bates campus in 1928?

Monday, January 31, 2022 5:28 pm

Click or tap the garnet buttons to learn what we saw as we virtually soared above the campus in April 1928.

From a Distance: 12 things we spied from the sky looking north from campus

Wednesday, October 20, 2021 3:09 pm

This aerial photograph was taken six years ago this week, showing features like Lake Auburn and the campus smokestack. Join us for the tour!

From a Distance: The meandering Sprague River at Bates–Morse Mountain

Friday, June 19, 2020 11:51 am

Check out this aerial photo of Bates–Morse Mountain Conservation Area and fun facts from Bates geologists Bev Johnson and Dyk Eusden '80.