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Week of 2 April 1999 Vol. II, No. 29 BU Yesterday Dorm Beautiful. When the Towers opened 40 years ago, Bostonia was quite overwhelmed by the "two handsome brick shells thrusting up nine stories." Originally just for women, Towers featured enough socializing space, according to the magazine, "to hold every coed and her boyfriend at once (although some will have to stand, if ever this happens)." Our photograph was taken in 1966. BU Photo Services