Chemistry and
(Former) |
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Bentley Historical Library Photo: BL004092 |
The original
portion of the chemistry building was constructed in 1909 at the cost of
$271,000.[41]
The need for this building came out of the necessity of space despite
the numerous additions to the existing Chemical Laboratory. Designed by Smith, Hinchman,
and Gylls, of In 1960,
Pharmacy moved to a new building and the building became entirely dedicated
to chemistry. In 1989 the Willard H.
Dow Laboratory addition was constructed creating state of the art labs and
classroom facilities, as well as large lecture hall space.[41]
Like many of the older buildings on campus, the Dow addition has a
massive light court (indoor) and entrances arranged with the diagonal
sidewalk paths across Central Campus so that circulating pedestrian traffic
is not interrupted. Because of its
design, the building has won several architectural awards which are viewable
in the main atrium. |