Burning of the Old Medical Bldg

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. Retouched photograph of a painting. Duplicate from the Sam Sturgis collection. On verso: The fire was in the "addition" to the old building - the part under the cupola.

Old Medical Building after the fire

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. On verso: #3 Exterior from the South-west. Credit line on verso: University of Michigan Office of Supt. of Bldgs & Grounds, Drawing no. 478-B-7

The Wrecking of the Old Medical Building

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.