Although several building were constructed prior to Lord’s arrival to Charleston, he had a great influence on the development of the campus landscape for the next thirty-five years.  Such historic buildings as Pemberton and Blair Halls were constructed under his direction.  After his death the original normal school building, Old Main, was officially named the Livingston C. Lord Administration Building.

Within the first year of the school’s establishment, Mr. Lord advocated vehemently for a women’s dorm.  The Illinois legislature was taken aback at this request, writing it off as if it were a joke.  After an eight year struggle, Lord was granted funds, and permission, to build the dormitory.  Named for Senator Pemberton, a loyal supporter, it became the first women’s dormitory in the state.  The hesitation of lawmakers was offset by the parents and students, who appreciated the great advantages of safety and camaraderie that on-campus women’s housing provided.
Livingston Lord shaped the physical environment of Eastern’s campus to reflect its intellectual values. Along with the buildings he created, he built a school that provided diverse experiences and nourished character and integrity in its students.

	Lord's Request for Contractors to Work on Pemberton Hall		Request for a Proposal		Interest in Pemberton Hall Contract		Interest in Pemberton Hall Contract by a Charleston Architect
	Lord Invites Senator Pemberton to the New Dormitory		Room and Board at Pemberton		Recruiting Residents for the New Dormitory		Installation of a Greenhouse