Missoula in Missoula County, Montana — The American West (Mountains)
University Library 1922-1973
University of Montana Historic District
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, August 20, 2019
1. University Library 1922-1973 Marker
Inscription.
University Library 1922-1973. University of Montana Historic District. Of the eight campus buildings constructed on the Carsley-Gilbert master plan, the library appropriately best expresses the Renaissance Revival style. Billings architects McIver and Cohagen designed this architectural gem with its Spanish tile roof, simple terra cotta ornamentation, and distinctive windows, symbolizing in form and function the heart of the University. In 1955, a four-story utilitarian addition and division of the lofty reading room on the second story into two floors expanded the space. A new library opened in 1974 and the building changed in function, but its stately presence remains the symbolic heart of campus.
Of the eight campus buildings constructed on the Carsley-Gilbert master plan, the library appropriately best expresses the Renaissance Revival style. Billings architects McIver and Cohagen designed this architectural gem with its Spanish tile roof, simple terra cotta ornamentation, and distinctive windows, symbolizing in form and function the heart of the University. In 1955, a four-story utilitarian addition and division of the lofty reading room on the second story into two floors expanded the space. A new library opened in 1974 and the building changed in function, but its stately presence remains the symbolic heart of campus.
Erected by Montana National Register Sign Program.
Location. 46° 51.699′ N, 113° 59.115′ 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. Rankin Hall (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); University Library 1908-1923 (about 300 feet
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. University Library 1922-1973 and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on December 19, 2020. It was originally submitted on January 3, 2020, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 109 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on January 3, 2020, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.
