Michigan Union addition, 1936-1937

Irving Kane and Allen B. Pond, architects. Plans for the Union were on a scale unknown at the time for "club houses" in American colleges and universities: 250 feet long and 200 feet wide. Construction began in 1916 and owing to war time difficulties was not ready to be used by students until 1919. Two new wings to the south were completed in 1936 and 1938. The first wing runs parallel to the main structure while the other fronts on Madison Street. View of the construction site from the east.

Michigan Union Library

Irving Kane and Allen B. Pond, architects. Plans for the Union were on a scale unknown at the time for "club houses" in American colleges and universities: 250 feet long and 200 feet wide. Construction began in 1916 and owing to war time difficulties was not ready to be used by students until 1919. Two new wings to the south were completed in 1936 and 1938. Library was completed in 1925 following a gift from Mrs. Edward W. Pendleton of Detroit in memory of her husband. His library was also donated. Swain's index to this image reads "Michigan Union Library." Verso: G.R.Swain, 713 East University Ave, Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Michigan League

View from the northwest; automobiles parked by north side of the building. Verso: G.R. Swain, 213 East University Ave. ANN ARBOR, MICH (stamp) #9913 Mich. League

Matthaei Botanical Garden of the University of Michigan

Planting in the Tropical House of the Conservatory. Matthaei Botanical Gardens is located on Dixboro Road east of U.S. 23, accessible from Geddes or Plymouth Road interchanges.

Matthaei Botanical Garden of the University of Michigan

View across Willow Pond with building-greenhouse complex in the background. Matthaei Botanical Gardens is located on Dixboro Road east of U.S. 23, accessible from Geddes or Plymouth Road interchanges.

Matthaei Botanical Garden of the University of Michigan

View across Willow Pond in autumn. Matthaei Botanical Gardens is located on Dixboro Road east of U.S. 23, accessible from Geddes or Plymouth Road interchanges.

Matthaei Botanical Garden of the University of Michigan

Located on Dixboro Road east of U.S. 23, accessible from Geddes or Plymouth Road interchanges, Matthaei Botanical Gardens is a facility for teaching and research in plant sciences at the University of Michigan. Grounds, nature trails and Conservatory open to public.