University of Michigan

Publication information: [Philadelphia] : Samuel Geil, 1863

Views of Michigan University Ann Arbor

North Wing completed in 1841; renamed Mason Hall in 1843 in honor of Stevens J. Mason, first governor of Michigan. South Wing (also called South College) built in 1849. Both wings demolished in 1950. Handwritten on mount: Lecture rooms. Mich. University

Mason Hall, 1861

Album title: University of Michigan. Class of 1861. On tltle page: Photographed by T.D. Tooker, Ann Arbor, Mich.

Plaque for Old Mason Hall

Plaque given by the Sarah Caswell Angell chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution to commemorate Mason Hall. The first University building devoted to instruction, the building was known as the University Building upon completion in 1841. It was both dormitory and classroom facility. It was named after Govenor Stevens T. Mason in 1843. In 1856 the central part of the North Wing was renovated to house the University Library and Museum. A similar building was erected to the South. University Hall (built 1871-1873) connected the two buildings, which then were referred to as South Wing and North Wing. Mason Hall, South Wing and University Hall were removed in 1950.

Mason Hall

Mason Hall, first University building devoted to instruction was known as the University Building upon completion in 1841 in time for fall classes. It was both dormitory and classroom facility. It was named after Govenor Stevens T. Mason in 1843. In 1856 the central part of the North Wing was renovated to house the University Library and Museum. A similar building was erected to the South. University Hall (built 1871-1873) connected the two buildings, which then were referred to as South Wing and North Wing. Mason Hall, South Wing and University Hall were removed in 1950.

Michigan University, State St. side

General view of UM campus, State Street and University Avenues, 1860s.

James B. Angell Hall -- University of Michigan [From an etching]

Image creator Shaw was General Secretary of the Alumni Association, 1904-1029 and Director of the Bureau of Alumni relations, 1929 -1950. He edited and illustrated the Michigan Alumnus and Michigan Alumnus Quarterly Review.

University of Michigan

Campus viewed from the northwest, with Haven Hall and University Hall in foreground. Publication information: [Chicago, Ill.] : Everts & Stewart, 1874.

Law College University of Michigan

University of Michigan Diagonal. Law building on right. On verso: Elizabeth R. Clark

State Street side University of Michigan, 1873

Photo includes people

Angell Hall--Addition

Smith, Hinchman & Grylls, architects. Bryant & Detwiler, contractor. In 1951/1952 Haven Hall (south side) and Mason Hall (north) were added to the east or diagonal side of Angell Hall. View from south.

Law School Building. University of Michigan. 1893

Jordan & Anderson, architects. Built 1863. Northwest corner of Diagonal on corner of State and North University. Served as Law School for sixty years; contained chapel until 1873 and library until 1883. Addition built in 1893 included tower. People on walks and steps. Image includes class stone of 1862.

Law Department Building, at the University of Michigan.

Jordan & Anderson, architects. Built 1863. Northwest corner of Diagonal on corner of State and North University. Served as Law School for sixty years; contained chapel until 1873 and library until 1883. Addition built in 1893 included tower.