Commencement. Ferry Field

Regents purchased south ten acres for $3000 in 1890. In 1902 UM received seven acres of land to the north from Dexter M. Ferry; became Ferry Field. In 1904 brick wall constructed on three sides and in 1906 gate and ticket office at northeast corner added (gift of Mr. Ferry). Wooden stands to accommodate 400 put up in 1893; burned in 1895. Rebuilt to seat 800 with later additions to facililties. By 1914, 13,600 accommodated. New stadium built in 1927. Stamp on verso: Ivory Photo

Engineering Laboratory - U of M

Photograph of drawing by Benno Rohnert. On verso: "Center- First Engineering Bldg. Brick & frame 1881-82. Right-Abandoned campus carpenter shop moved against west side 1883 and used for wood shop. Left-First unit of 3 story brick building started 1885" Original two buildings removed in 1888.