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Architectural rendering of the original library building, 1922

Architectural rendering of the original library building, 1922

This architectural drawing of the original library building was prepared by Proudfoot, Bird and Rawson Architects.
First construction of the original library building

First construction of the original library building

Work continues on the construction of the original library building. Construction materials are laying around the future east entrance to the building. A portion of Gilman Hall can be seen on the right.
Clearing the west lawn for the future site of the original library building

Clearing the west lawn for the future site of the original library building

Some men are working to clear the west lawn for the building of the library as other people observe the work from a distance. The Armory, Davidson Hall, and Gilman Hall are in the background. Several model T's are parked along the street.
Skeletal frame of the original library building, 1923

Skeletal frame of the original library building, 1923

Construction work continues on the original library building. The exterior of the first floor is taking shape while the upper floors are still framed. A construction office appears in the lower right corner.
View of the original library building from the southeast, 1925

View of the original library building from the southeast, 1925

Viewed from across Morrill Drive, this view of the original library accents the southeast corner of the building.
Southeast view of the original library building, 1925

Southeast view of the original library building, 1925

A long-range view from the southeast of the newly constructed library. The trees around the building are bare.
Front (east) view of the original library building, 1925

Front (east) view of the original library building, 1925

This east view of the newly constructed library shows the original east entrance. A model T is parked to the left of the building.
Back (west) view of the original library building, 1925

Back (west) view of the original library building, 1925

This is the west side view of the original library building.
Daytime view of the University Library

Daytime view of the University Library

Students are sitting around the entrance to the University Library on a sunny day.
Day and night reversal, University Library, 2003

Day and night reversal, University Library, 2003

The inside lighting of the library contrasts with the dark outside the main (south) entrance to the Library.