International House Then & Now
FRONT STEPS
1949 Diverse residents pose on the front steps as part of an
Oakland Tribune profile of International House.
2013 A September celebration for the new front entrance attracted
Board members, alumni and scholarship recipients and supporters.
LOBBY
1949 Front desk staff Peggy Grunland (IH '46-47), with Lottie
Wallerstein Salz (IH '47-48). 63 years later, Lottie's husband Paul
Salz (IH '50-52) and Peggy celebrated the new front desk!
2013 The new front desk has a lower counter for better access
for visitors using wheelchairs, a more spacious lobby, and digital
information displays.
I-HOUSE CAFÉ
1947 Sipping and socializing at the popular I-House Soda
Fountain. Cost of a burger? 25 cents!
2013 After a dramatic overhaul in 2012, the remodeled IH Café
features sustainably sourced wood counters and local, organic and
fair-trade menu items.
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