Missoula in Missoula County, Montana — The American West (Mountains)

University Library 1908-1923

University of Montana Historic District

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 20, 2019

1. University Library 1908-1923 Marker

Inscription. This enduring landmark was the fifth and final contribution to the campus by renowned Missoula architect A. J. Gibson. A work of exquisite craftsmanship and the university’s only example of Neo-classical architecture, the dramatic classical portico on the front of the building is typical of this style, which peaked during the early twentieth century. The interior was extensively remodeled in 1923 to accommodate the University Law School, and again in 1961 to house the Psychology Department. In 1983, the building was renamed Rankin Hall after 1902 graduate Jeannette Rankin, the first United States congresswoman.

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. A significant historical year for this entry is 1923.

Location. 46° 51.647′ N, 113° 59.089′ W. Marker is in Missoula, Montana, in Missoula County. It can be reached from Campus Drive. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 32 Campus Drive, Missoula MT

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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 (here, next to this marker); University of Montana World War (I) Memorial (a few steps from this marker); The Oval (within shouting distance of this marker); First Architect (within shouting distance of this marker); Natural Science Building (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); University Library 1922-1973 (about 300 feet away); University Hall (about 300 feet away); Women's Hall (about 500 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

University Library 1908-1923 and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 20, 2019

2. University Library 1908-1923 and Marker

The marker is on the right side of the steps, above the pedestrian.

map.

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 245 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 3, 2020, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.