Missoula in Missoula County, Montana — The American West (Mountains)
Natural Science Building
University of Montana Historic District
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, August 20, 2019
1. Natural Science Building Marker
Inscription.
Natural Science Building. University of Montana Historic District. The first building added to the campus after 1908 was this facility, which housed the most modern equipment for all branches of life science research, including a stereopticon and motion picture apparatus. Begun in 1917 and completed in 1919, it was the first of eight campus buildings designed according to the new Carsley-Gilbert master plan, which inspired ordered expansion of the University. Architects McIver, Cohagen, and Marshall of Billings chose the Renaissance Revival style thus setting the standard for the remaining Carsley-Gilbert plan buildings added between 1922 and 1927. In 1977, the facility was renamed the Botany Building in honor of its sole remaining occupant.
The first building added to the campus after 1908 was this facility, which housed the most modern equipment for all branches of life science research, including a stereopticon and motion picture apparatus. Begun in 1917 and completed in 1919, it was the first of eight campus buildings designed according to the new Carsley-Gilbert master plan, which inspired ordered expansion of the University. Architects McIver, Cohagen, and Marshall of Billings chose the Renaissance Revival style thus setting the standard for the remaining Carsley-Gilbert plan buildings added between 1922 and 1927. In 1977, the facility was renamed the Botany Building in honor of its sole remaining occupant.
Erected by Montana National Register Sign Program.
Location. 46° 51.677′ N, 113° 59.039′ W. Marker is in Missoula, Montana, in Missoula County. Marker is on Campus Drive. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 32 Campus Drive, Missoula MT 59812, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. University Library 1908-1923 (about 300 feet away,
More about this marker. This marker is located on the University of Montana campus. See https://www.campus-maps.com/umt/ for an interactive campus map.
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, August 20, 2019
2. Natural Science Building and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 3, 2020. It was originally submitted on January 3, 2020, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 120 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on January 3, 2020, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.
