Chemistry Building

Northeast corner of building. Built in 1856. First chemical laboratory at a state university. Building served medical students and others as both laboratory and classroom. Situated just west and south of the original medical building. Additions made to the one-story building in 1861, 1866, 1868, 1874. In 1880 a two-story addition was added with subsequent additions in 1889 and 1901. Became Economics Building in 1908. Pharmacology occupied north wing 1908-1981. Destroyed by fire Christmas Eve 1981. On verso: Photographed in 1887 by A.L. Colton '89

M. U. Economics Building

Built in 1856. First chemical laboratory at a state university. Building served medical students and others as both laboratory and classroom. Situated just west and south of the original medical building. Additions made to the one-story building in 1861, 1866, 1868, 1874. In 1880 a two-story addition was added with subsequent additions in 1889 and 1901. Became Economics Building in 1908. Pharmacology occupied north wing 1908-1981. Destroyed by fire Christmas Eve 1981. On verso: M.U. Information Services #1182 July 1959.

East Medical Building

Built in 1925 on the east side of E. University just east of the Old Medical Building. Name changed to Clarence Cook Little Science Building in 1970. Albert Kahn, architect

Medical Building East

From corner of East and North University. Built in 1925 on the east side of E. University just east of the Old Medical Building. Name changed to Clarence Cook Little Science Building in 1970. Albert Kahn, architect

East (new) Medical Building

From corner of East and North University. Built in 1925 on the east side of E. University just east of the Old Medical Building. Name changed to Clarence Cook Little Science Building in 1970. Albert Kahn, architect

East Medical Building

From corner of East and North University. Built in 1925 on the east side of E. University just east of the Old Medical Building. Name changed to Clarence Cook Little Science Building in 1970. Albert Kahn, architect

Rackham Blg. [Building] construction

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

Rackham Blg. [Building] construction

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

Chemical Building

Built in 1856. First chemical laboratory at a state university. Building served medical students and others as both laboratory and classroom. Situated just west and south of the original medical building. Additions made to the one-story building in 1861, 1866, 1868, 1874. In 1880 a two-story addition was added with subsequent additions in 1889 and 1901. Became Economics Building in 1908. Pharmacology occupied north wing 1908-1981. Destroyed by fire Christmas Eve 1981. This image is from the northwest. Male person seated by tree.

Rackham Blg. [Building] construction

View toward north. Sign identifying building in progress in foreground. No. 19 of chronological series of construction photographs, numbered 1 to 32. Smith, Hinchman & Grylls, architects. W.B. Wood Co., construction

Rackham Building west wing

Smith, Hinchman & Grylls, architects. W.B. Wood Co., construction. View of west wing, front of building in winter

Economics Building Fire [Exterior with fire escape]

Built in 1856. First chemical laboratory at a state university. Building served medical students and others as both laboratory and classroom. Situated just west and south of the original medical building. Additions made to the one-story building in 1861, 1866, 1868, 1874. In 1880 a two-story addition was added with subsequent additions in 1889 and 1901. Became Economics Building in 1908. Pharmacology occupied north wing 1908-1981. Destroyed by fire Christmas Eve 1981. Exterior with fire escape.

Economics Building Fire [Window and fire escape]

Built in 1856. First chemical laboratory at a state university. Building served medical students and others as both laboratory and classroom. Situated just west and south of the original medical building. Additions made to the one-story building in 1861, 1866, 1868, 1874. In 1880 a two-story addition was added with subsequent additions in 1889 and 1901. Became Economics Building in 1908. Pharmacology occupied north wing 1908-1981. Destroyed by fire Christmas Eve 1981. Window and fire escape.

Economics Building Fire [Exterior]

Built in 1856. First chemical laboratory at a state university. Building served medical students and others as both laboratory and classroom. Situated just west and south of the original medical building. Additions made to the one-story building in 1861, 1866, 1868, 1874. In 1880 a two-story addition was added with subsequent additions in 1889 and 1901. Became Economics Building in 1908. Pharmacology occupied north wing 1908-1981. Destroyed by fire Christmas Eve 1981.

Economics Building Fire [Upper window and roof]

Built in 1856. First chemical laboratory at a state university. Building served medical students and others as both laboratory and classroom. Situated just west and south of the original medical building. Additions made to the one-story building in 1861, 1866, 1868, 1874. In 1880 a two-story addition was added with subsequent additions in 1889 and 1901. Became Economics Building in 1908. Pharmacology occupied north wing 1908-1981. Destroyed by fire Christmas Eve 1981.