University of Michigan Library. Selden Breck Construction [West Stack]

West stack. Albert Kahn, architect. Selden Breck contractors built stacks 1916-1918. Construction of General Library Building authorized June 1916. Two stacks built at right angles to 1898 stacks, which were retained. In 1918 Old Library was demolished and front (north side) of General Library begun. Completed in 1920. Photograph mounted on linen. From construction photo album received by Buildings and Grounds

University of Michigan Library. Selden Breck Construction [West Stack]

West stack. Albert Kahn, architect. Selden Breck contractors built stacks 1916-1918. Construction of General Library Building authorized June 1916. Two stacks built at right angles to 1898 stacks, which were retained. In 1918 Old Library was demolished and front (north side) of General Library begun. Completed in 1920. Photograph mounted on linen. From construction photo album received by Buildings and Grounds

University of Michigan Library. Selden Breck Construction [West Stack]

West stack. Albert Kahn, architect. Selden Breck contractors built stacks 1916-1918. Construction of General Library Building authorized June 1916. Two stacks built at right angles to 1898 stacks, which were retained. In 1918 Old Library was demolished and front (north side) of General Library begun. Completed in 1920. Photograph mounted on linen. From construction photo album received by Buildings and Grounds

University of Michigan Library. Selden Breck Construction [West Stack]

West stack. Albert Kahn, architect. Selden Breck contractors built stacks 1916-1918. Construction of General Library Building authorized June 1916. Two stacks built at right angles to 1898 stacks, which were retained. In 1918 Old Library was demolished and front (north side) of General Library begun. Completed in 1920. Photograph mounted on linen. From construction photo album received by Buildings and Grounds

University of Michigan Library. Selden Breck Construction [West Stack]

West stack. Albert Kahn, architect. Selden Breck contractors built stacks 1916-1918. Construction of General Library Building authorized June 1916. Two stacks built at right angles to 1898 stacks, which were retained. In 1918 Old Library was demolished and front (north side) of General Library begun. Completed in 1920. Photograph mounted on linen. From construction photo album received by Buildings and Grounds

University of Michigan Library. Selden Breck Construction [West Stack]

West stack. Albert Kahn, architect. Selden Breck contractors built stacks 1916-1918. Construction of General Library Building authorized June 1916. Two stacks built at right angles to 1898 stacks, which were retained. In 1918 Old Library was demolished and front (north side) of General Library begun. Completed in 1920. Photograph mounted on linen. From construction photo album received by Buildings and Grounds

University of Michigan Library. Selden Breck Construction [West Stack]

West stack. Albert Kahn, architect. Selden Breck contractors built stacks 1916-1918. Construction of General Library Building authorized June 1916. Two stacks built at right angles to 1898 stacks, which were retained. In 1918 Old Library was demolished and front (north side) of General Library begun. Completed in 1920. Photograph mounted on linen. From construction photo album received by Buildings and Grounds

University of Michigan Library. Selden Breck Construction [West Stack]

West stack. Albert Kahn, architect. Selden Breck contractors built stacks 1916-1918. Construction of General Library Building authorized June 1916. Two stacks built at right angles to 1898 stacks, which were retained. In 1918 Old Library was demolished and front (north side) of General Library begun. Completed in 1920. Photograph mounted on linen. From construction photo album received by Buildings and Grounds

University of Michigan Hospital

Albert Kahn, architect. University Hospital, also called Old Main Hospital; had many additions; demolished 1989. On verso: North/south view of Univ. Hospital (circa 1933) after addition of floors 7 and 8 to main building -- before start of construction of new NPI (completed in 1938). Gift of Mr. Sam Sturgis, 1972 (original made with 8 x 10 camera)

Clements Library - University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

Albert Kahn, architect. Building dedicated June 15, 1923. Located on South University next to the President's House. At time of construction, West Physics Building was standing to the north. Built to house rare book collection donated by regent William L. Clements. View from the south.

Law Quadrangle of the University of Michigan

York and Sawyer, architects. Given to the university by William W. Cook, the four buildings comprising the Law Quadrangle with their construction dates are: the Lawyers Club, 1924; the John P. Cook Dormitory, 1930; the Legal Research Building, 1931, and Hutchins Hall, 1933. The Legal Research Building includes the original library. Stamp on verso: Michigan Tourist Council Photo; Lansing, Michigan; no. 810-28. Second stamp on verso: Transferred to Historical Commission Archives

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.

The Old and New Medical Buildings

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 East. Image is creased and tattered in spots. Verso: Hinsdale p.365

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