page_title: Johnston Hall (University of Guelph)
section_title: Johnston Green
hierarchical_section_title: Johnston Hall (University of Guelph) / Johnston Green
caption_attribution_description: English: Field infront of Johnston Hall
context_page_description: Johnston Hall at the University of Guelph was named after William Johnston who was the founder and first principal of the Ontario Agricultural College from 1874-1879. Johnston Hall was built in 1931 as a student residence and home of administrative offices. Johnston Hall is the second building that opened in 1932 as the first building, the Italianate-style Moreton Lodge, was demolished in 1928 - this is represented by the portico which resides on Johnston Green. The Portico was the front entrance to the F.W. Stone Farmhouse which was part of old Johnston Hall. During the Second World War, both Johnston Hall and Johnston Green served as headquarters for the Royal Canadian Air Force. Today, Johnston Hall is a symbol and landmark of the agricultural college and the University of Guelph.
context_section_description: Johnston Hall overlooks one of the most popular hangout spots on the campus of the University of Guelph, Johnston Green. At any time of day or year, students can be seen playing recreational sports such as frisbee and football; it's also where the Orientation week concerts and dances are held. Johnston Green is not only a place for students and peers to relax but also functions as a shortcut to many buildings on campus such as War Memorial Hall, Massey Hall and more.
  Johnston Green is a place where people get together, but it also holds some of the University's historical landmarks. Old Jeremiah, or the cannon as we know it today, was once situated on Johnston Green during the 1970s but has since been moved back to its original location, closer to the University Centre, where it sits today in the middle of Winegard Walk. Another landmark that sits on Johnston Green is The Portico. The Portico has been around since 1874 when the first students walked through it as it was the door to the house of Frederick W. Stone. Eventually the University purchased the building to use it as a lecture hall and a residence building. The building was torn down to make way for Johnston Hall, and The Portico was saved and moved onto Johnston Green as a commemorative item Guelph alumni certainly enjoy the sentimentality of The Portico. This landmark is also a popular place for students to take their graduation photos.
  Winegard Walk
  
  Winegard Walk is one of the primary unifying walkways on the University of Guelph's campus.  Winegard runs north and west along Macdonald Street and south and west along South Ring Road and the intersection of Stone Road and Gordon Street.  Johnston Hall's building frontage opens up onto the midpoint of Winegard Walk with Johnston Green also framing the walkway across from Johnston Hall.
caption: This is a photograph of Johnston Green, a large grassy area in front of Johnston Hall
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