Burton Tower

On verso: This is a sketch made at the B&G [Buildings and Grounds] offices [contractor] showing the projected development of the Central Mall -- with Burton Tower, proposed School of Music building back of it and new Graduate School building. It was made for the President's Report for 35-36. The President thought it would be appropriate to preserve it among the archives.

University of Michigan Bell Tower

Albert Kahn, architect. Built 1936.

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Building site, tower and elevator. No. 1 of chronological series of construction photographs, numbered 1 to 32. Smith, Hinchman & Grylls, architects. W.B. Wood Co., construction. Frieze Building in background

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No. 2 of chronological series of construction photographs, numbered 1 to 32. Smith, Hinchman & Grylls, architects. W.B. Wood Co., construction

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Second tower erected on left of potential building. No. 3 of chronological series of construction photographs, numbered 1 to 32. Smith, Hinchman & Grylls, architects. W.B. Wood Co., construction. Frieze Building in background

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No. 4 of chronological series of construction photographs, numbered 1 to 32. Smith, Hinchman & Grylls, architects. W.B. Wood Co., construction

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Steam shovel at work. No. 5 of chronological series of construction photographs, numbered 1 to 32. Smith, Hinchman & Grylls, architects. W.B. Wood Co., construction

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Framework is going up on east end of building. No. 6 of chronological series of construction photographs, numbered 1 to 32. Smith, Hinchman & Grylls, architects. W.B. Wood Co., construction

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Framework added to mid building and begun on west end. No. 7 of chronological series of construction photographs, numbered 1 to 32. Smith, Hinchman & Grylls, architects. W.B. Wood Co., construction

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Framework nearly complete. Stonework begun on east end of building. No. 8 of chronological series of construction photographs, numbered 1 to 32. Smith, Hinchman & Grylls, architects. W.B. Wood Co., construction

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Subfloor completed on first level. Some steel girders are up. No. 9 of chronological series of construction photographs, numbered 1 to 32. Smith, Hinchman & Grylls, architects. W.B. Wood Co., construction

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Framework on south front nearly completed. No. 10 of chronological series of construction photographs, numbered 1 to 32. Smith, Hinchman & Grylls, architects. W.B. Wood Co., construction

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Framework up for second floor and subflooring in for third floor. Additional girders. No. 11 of chronological series of construction photographs, numbered 1 to 32. Smith, Hinchman & Grylls, architects. W.B. Wood Co., construction

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Extensive view to north of building. Cement hopper and chute visible from both towers. No. 12 of chronological series of construction photographs, numbered 1 to 32. Smith, Hinchman & Grylls, architects. W.B. Wood Co., construction

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Clear view of building and northward. Old St. Joseph hospital visible mid background. No. 13 of chronological series of construction photographs, numbered 1 to 32. Smith, Hinchman & Grylls, architects. W.B. Wood Co., construction