Although it includes 30,000 square feet of new construction, the history and heart of the Weitz Center for Creativity reside in the building which previously served Northfield as both High School and Middle School, located on Union Street just south of Nutting House. The vacant building was purchased by Carleton in early 2005. Plans for the Weitz Center called for the renovation and re-use of the original 1910 building in its entirety, preserving much of its history and unique architectural features. The College took great care in selecting an architect with special expertise in adapting old buildings to new purposes. Many exhibits, performances, and movie screenings in these new spaces are free and open to the public. We welcome our Northfield neighbors inside to discover how the historic building they remember have been preserved and honored in its new incarnation.