Loyola University Chicago

Women and Leadership Archives

Contact Info, Directions, & Hours

This summer, Loyola began various stormwater improvements and interventions to protect campus buildings, including Piper Hall. As this project continues, the WLA remains open to visitors by appointment. Work in the plaza in front of Piper Hall will continue through Spring 2024. See the latest updates here.

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Contact Information:

WLA Phone: 773.508.8837
WLArchives@luc.edu

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Street Address:

Women & Leadership Archives
Loyola University Chicago
Piper Hall, Third Floor
970 W. Sheridan Rd.
Chicago, IL 60660

Mailing Address:

Women & Leadership Archives
Loyola University Chicago
Piper Hall, Third Floor
1032 W. Sheridan Rd.
Chicago, IL 60660

The entrance to Piper Hall is on the west side of the building (see photo below).

Campus Map: View a map of Loyola's Lake Shore Campus. Piper Hall is #29 along Lake Michigan.

Directions: The Women and Leadership Archives is located with the Gannon Center for Women and Leadership in Piper Hall on Loyola University Chicago’s Lake Shore Campus at 970 W. Sheridan Rd. Please contact the WLA for additional directions.

Public Transportation: The Women and Leadership Archives is easily accessible by the CTA Red Line by using the Granville or Loyola stops. The cost is $2.50. The WLA is also easily accessible by the 147 or 151 bus routes, the cost of which is $2.25.

Parking: Proceed through the main entrance of campus towards the Main Parking Structure located off Sheridan Road. Visit the Campus Transportation website for current parking fees.

Walking Directions: The Women and Leadership Archives is located in Piper Hall at 970 W. Sheridan Road, Chicago, IL 60660.

From the North: Follow Sheridan Road south to the campus entrance. Note that at the intersection of Sheridan, Broadway, and Devon, Sheridan continues to the left (east). Make sure you turn left at this intersection, go under the “L” tracks, and the main entrance to campus is at the second light on the left. Piper Hall is located on the lakefront, just east of the main entrance to campus.

From the West and I-94: Take I-94 East to Touhy Avenue. Go east on Touhy to Sheridan Road. Turn right (south) on Sheridan Road and continue south to Loyola. Note that at the intersection of Sheridan, Broadway, and Devon, Sheridan continues to the left (east). Make sure you turn left at this intersection, go under the “L” tracks, and the main entrance to campus is at the second light on the left. Piper Hall is located on the lakefront, just east of the main entrance to campus.

From the South: Take Lake Shore Drive north and follow it until it ends at Sheridan Road. Turn right (north) onto Sheridan Road and proceed about one mile to Loyola. The main entrance to campus is at the first light on the right. Piper Hall is located on the lakefront, just east of the main entrance to campus.

Accessibility: If you require the use of the elevator to reach the third floor reading room, please contact the WLA (WLArchives@LUC.edu) before or upon your arrival. A staff member will meet you at the entrance to the elevator on the first floor.

Neighborhood Guide: Ramblin' Around Guide

Coffee and Dining: Options near Piper Hall