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The University was faced with a lack of space for its growing science cirriculum. So in 1913, the Regents asked the State Legislature for funds to construct a new building. This building was designed by Albert Kahn and completed in 1915.
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It has a few nice details on it but it doesn't seem as nice as some of the other Kahn buildings.
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The trim isn't as intricate.
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I do like the light fixtures though.
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The University motto.
Based on some of the other buildings, I wouldn't recognize this building as a Kahn building. It seems more utilitarian.
1 comment:
If there was such a demand for space, Mr. Kahn probably was on a limited budget and a short deadline to get his design and blueprints finished, approved, and sent to the construction company.
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