Michigan Union corridor to new dormitory

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. Another addition was begun 1954-55. Verso: 7631 MICHIGAN UNION BLDG., University of Mich., Ann Arbor. Corridor in new dormitory addition. Magnesium Oxychloride tiles, put down in 1937. The floor base is black Hubbellite. On image: 7631.

Michigan Union stairway

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. Swain's index to this image reads "'Screen' and stairway."

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 Union swimming pool

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 pool was constructed in 1924 and opened March 28, 1925.

Michigan Union ballroom

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. Verso: union ballroom decorated for inauguration of Harlan Hatcher.

Formal opening the new Michigan Stadium Ann Arbor

View from the south of the stadium during the Ohio State-Michigan game. On image: KAUFMANN & FABRY CO. COMMERCIAL PHOTOGRAPHERS 425 South Wabash Ave. CHICAGO TELEPHONE HARRISON 3135 MOST THOROUGHLY EQUIPPED PHOTOGRAPHIC PLANT IN AMERICA. Verso: Rotary Club of Chicago 10/25/27

Medical Building Ann Arbor, Mich.

First medical building, built 1850, addition in 1864, used until West Medical was completed in 1903. Fire in 1911 destroyed west half, remainder, including portico, razed in 1914. View from the Southeast.

The Island Park Near Ann Arbor, Mich.

The Island Park in the Huron River is a favorite picnic ground for students of University. Park developments have been extensively made during recent years until there are now over 200 acres of parks in the vicinity of Ann Arbor.

USO, Ann Arbor, Michigan

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