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

First Architect

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 20, 2019

1. First Architect Marker

Inscription. A.J. Gibson, a prominent western Montana architect at the turn of the 20th century, conceived UM's stately brick building style. Gibson designed the first five campus buildings, three of which stand today - University Hall, Mathematics Building, and Jeannette Rankin Hall. University Hall has been a favorite model for artists and photographers and is a lasting part of Alumni hearts.

Erected by University of Montana Alumni Association.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture.

Location. 46° 51.617′ N, 113° 59.052′ 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 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

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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: University Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); University of Montana World War (I) Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); University Library 1908-1923 (within shouting distance of this marker); Rankin Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); The Oval (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Natural Science Building (about 400 feet away); Nobel Laureate (about 500 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 map.

Regarding First Architect. Albert John Gibson (April 1, 1862 — December 31, 1927) was an architect in Missoula, Montana who designed a number of buildings that are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. -- Wikipedia

First Architect Marker and University Hall image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 20, 2019

2. First Architect Marker and University Hall

The marker is next to the tree trunk at the eastern edge of The Oval.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 13, 2020. It was originally submitted on January 3, 2020, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 305 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 3, 2020, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.