Building of the Burton Memorial Tower, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan

Albert Kahn, architect. Built 1936. Photographer : Donald E. Beebee, student of Journalism, 1937 graduate. Donor # 3692.

Cathole," Ann Arbo

One story of the origin of the name "cathole" is that the medical students used to dispose of their dissected cats here. On verso: Ellen B. Bach signature [she has AB 1901]. "Cathole," Ann Arbor, 12th St. [currently Fletcher St.]

Power Plant. University of Michigan. Ann Arbor

Architect: Smith, Hinchman & Grylls. Built 1914. Also called Power Plant or Power House or Heating PlantPublisher: Geo. Wahr. On verso: Post Cards of Quality. - The Albertype Co., Brooklyn, N.Y.

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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