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. 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.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Education. In addition, it is included in the Montana National Register Sign Program series list.

Location. 46° 51.699′ N, 113° 59.115′ W. Marker is in Missoula, Montana, in Missoula County. It is on Campus Drive. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 32 Campus Drive, Missoula

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MT 59812, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Western Montana

and in Glacier Country.

It is also in the American Mountain West

and in the Lewis & Clark Corridor.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Rocky Mountains,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once Rupert’s Land

and also the Louisiana Purchase.

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 away); Natural Science Building (about 300 feet away); Student Union (about 400 feet away); University of Montana World War (I) Memorial (about 400 feet away); The Oval (about 500 feet away); First Architect (about 600 feet away); New Hall (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Missoula.

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.

University Library 1922-1973 and Marker image. Click for full size.

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 338 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 3, 2020, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.