Tom's University Area Photos, 1920's

In 1916 Mrs. Lavinia Steward donated money to the University for the construction of an observatory for the Astronomy Department. This picture shows the building during construction. Built on the far eastern edge of the campus, students and faculty began making observations of the stars after completion in 1923.
In 1916 Mrs. Lavinia Steward donated money to the University for the construction of an observatory for the Astronomy Department. This picture shows the building during construction. Built on the far eastern edge of the campus, students and faculty began making observations of the stars after completion in 1923.
Herring Hall 1903 Second oldest building now on campus.
Herring Hall 1903
Second oldest building now on campus.

 

This swimming pool was constructed in 1916 and also served the University as a water reservoir. Note incomplete observatory to the rear.
This swimming pool was constructed in 1916 and also served the University as a water reservoir. Note incomplete observatory to the rear.

 

South Hall was where Tom lived in 1899. In this photo, the building has second floor screened sleeping porches which were added on top of the original wings.
South Hall was where Tom lived in 1899. In this photo, the building has second floor screened sleeping porches which were added on top of the original wings.

 

North Hall was the only stone building constructed on campus. A sleeping porch was added at the rear in 1911 and the heavy porch timbers in 1915. The windmill and water tank (left) are at the Marshall home.
North Hall was the only stone building constructed on campus. A sleeping porch was added at the rear in 1911 and the heavy porch timbers in 1915. The windmill and water tank (left) are at the Marshall home.

 

The Memorial Fountain. In her book, A Photographic History of the University of Arizona 1885-1985, Phyllis Ball wrote: "Situated at the west entrance of Old Main, the Memorial Fountain, honoring those UA students who lost their lives in World War I, was the gift of Alexander Berger, an uncle of Alexander Tindolph Berger, one of those to whose memory it is dedicated. Designed by Tucson architects, Lyman and Place, it cost $5,500. The Cactus Garden continued to flourish on its western side." Compare this photo to one shot in June 2007 from the same location.
The Memorial Fountain. In her book, A Photographic History of the University of Arizona 1885-1985, Phyllis Ball wrote: "Situated at the west entrance of Old Main, the Memorial Fountain, honoring those UA students who lost their lives in World War I, was the gift of Alexander Berger, an uncle of Alexander Tindolph Berger, one of those to whose memory it is dedicated. Designed by Tucson architects, Lyman and Place, it cost $5,500. The Cactus Garden continued to flourish on its western side." Compare this photo to one shot in June 2007 from the same location.

 

Maricopa Hall was constructed as a woman's dorm and completed in 1921. Naming of this building marked the beginning of using County names for dormitories.
Maricopa Hall was constructed as a woman's dorm and completed in 1921. Naming of this building marked the beginning of using County names for dormitories.
The interior of Maricopa Hall. On the desk to the right, young ladies had to sign in and out of the building and state their destination. Note the many Navajo rugs in the reception room.
The interior of Maricopa Hall. On the desk to the right, young ladies had to sign in and out of the building and state their destination. Note the many Navajo rugs in the reception room.
This building was constructed in 1904 to house the library, president's office and state museum, all to be moved from Old Main. The Douglass Building today is the third oldest building still standing on the campus.
This building was constructed in 1904 to house the library, president's office and state museum, all to be moved from Old Main. The Douglass Building today is the third oldest building still standing on the campus.
The Science Hall, built in 1909, is larger than, but similar to the former library-museum. This photo was taken during construction. Currently known as the Speech Building, it is the fourth oldest building on campus.
The Science Hall, built in 1909, is larger than, but similar to the former library-museum. This photo was taken during construction. Currently known as the Speech Building, it is the fourth oldest building on campus.
The College of Agriculture built in 1915 between Old Main and Herring Hall.
The College of Agriculture built in 1915 between Old Main and Herring Hall.
The College of Engineering built in 1918 and originally known as Mines and Engineering. This building is located north of Old Main. The facades of the Agriculture and Engineering Buildings, along with Tucson High School off campus, are all very similar and easily mistaken for each other.
The College of Engineering built in 1918 and originally known as Mines and Engineering. This building is located north of Old Main. The facades of the Agriculture and Engineering Buildings, along with Tucson High School off campus, are all very similar and easily mistaken for each other.
The Main Gate entrance to the University. In 1905, in anticipation of the electric trolley replacing the horse or mule drawn trolley, the barbed wire fence and wooden turnstile was replaced with brick pillars and a low, stone wall.
The Main Gate entrance to the University. In 1905, in anticipation of the electric trolley replacing the horse or mule drawn trolley, the barbed wire fence and wooden turnstile was replaced with brick pillars and a low, stone wall.
In 1916, the cut stone wall was replaced with the lava rock wall which continues to stand and mark out the original forty acres of the University today. Compare to this photo looking from west, taken by Patricia Stephenson in December 2007.
In 1916, the cut stone wall was replaced with the lava rock wall which continues to stand and mark out the original forty acres of the University today. Compare to this photo looking
from west, taken by Patricia Stephenson in December 2007.

 

Looking west through the Main Gate at the Pi Beta Phi Sorority house. Mrs. Marshall, Mrs. von KleinSmidt and others helped establish the first national chapter of a Greek-letter society for women at the University of Arizona. For some time the building was owned by the Marshalls.
Looking west through the Main Gate at the Pi Beta Phi Sorority house. Mrs. Marshall, Mrs. von KleinSmidt and others helped establish the first national chapter of a Greek-letter society for women at the University of Arizona. For some time the building was owned by the Marshalls.
A close-up view of the Pi Phi house.
A close-up view of the Pi Phi house.
The "Flying Cage" is the title Tom Marshall wrote on the back of this picture. The "anonymous donor" was not Mrs. Steward, but Mrs. Marshall. Tom and Louise both had a long-time interest in Arizona's birds, and she was a member of the Board of Regents when the appropriation was discussed.
The "Flying Cage" is the title Tom Marshall wrote on the back of this picture. The "anonymous donor" was not Mrs. Steward, but Mrs. Marshall. Tom and Louise both had a long-time interest in Arizona's birds, and she was a member of the Board of Regents when the appropriation was discussed.
The newly built Marshall stores as seen through the Main Gate.
The newly built Marshall stores as seen through the Main Gate.
The College Ice Cream Factory was built to the west of the Gift Shop/Green Lantern building. This 1926 Model T Truck was used to deliver College Ice Cream to stores around town.
The College Ice Cream Factory was built to the west of the Gift Shop/Green Lantern building. This 1926 Model T Truck was used to deliver College Ice Cream to stores around town.
Micky* and the truck. Tom Marshall's diary is full of the exploits of their lively fox terrier.
Micky* and the truck.
Tom Marshall's diary is full of the exploits of their lively fox terrier.
Micky and Patricia at her home on East First Street.
Micky and Patricia at her home on East First Street.
The Peters family home on East First Street in 1928. A car parked facing the wrong way was not ticketed; no one was one required to purchase a permit to park on the street.
The Peters family home on East First Street in 1928. A car parked facing the wrong way was not ticketed; no one was one required to purchase a permit to park on the street.
Entry in Tom Marshall's diary for July 6, 1930: "Patricia Ann Peters is two years old today."
Entry in Tom Marshall's diary for July 6, 1930:
"Patricia Ann Peters is two years old today."

Note: Micky's name is spelled without the letter e and pre-dates Mickey Mouse. Micky was named for Tom Marshall's mining era friend Micky Curran.

Barracks to house Army trainees. Built 1918 and demolished 1922. Located approximately where Mountain and 2nd are today.
Barracks to house Army trainees. Built 1918 and demolished 1922. Located approximately where Mountain and 2nd are today.
Ostrich at the UA's Poultry and Ostrich Yards, located south of Steward Observatory.
Ostrich at the UA's Poultry and Ostrich Yards, located south of Steward Observatory.
Tennis Courts in foreground with Mines and Engineering behind.
Tennis Courts in foreground with Mines and Engineering behind.
Mines and Engineering
Mines and Engineering
Campus worker mows the lawn in front of Memorial Fountain.
Campus worker mows the lawn in front of Memorial Fountain.

 

 

 

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