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

Chemistry-Pharmacy Building

University of Montana Historic District

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 20, 2019

1. Chemistry-Pharmacy Building Marker

Inscription. A Public Works Administration loan and bonds funded the construction of this facility, completed in 1939. Architects R. C. Hugenin of Butte and Norman DeKay of Helena designed the distinctive building amidst criticism over the unusual mixing of styles. The rusticated red-brown brick and horizontal division between the first and second floors are elements of the Renaissance Revival style seen in earlier campus buildings. A central projecting pavilion, however, reminiscent of Beaux Arts Classicism, interrupts the façade with a vertical focus. Even though an animal laboratory (1951) and skywalk (1981) have been added to the building, the façade retains its original appearance.

Erected by Montana National Register Sign Program.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Notable Buildings • Science & Medicine. In addition, it is included in the Montana National Register Sign Program, and the Works Progress Administration (WPA) projects series lists.

Location. 46° 51.511′ N, 113° 59.115′ W. Marker is in Missoula, Montana,

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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 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: Journalism Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Nobel Laureate (within shouting distance of this marker); Forestry Building (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Women's Hall (about 400 feet away); Women's Club Art Building (about 400 feet away); South Hall (about 600 feet away); Men's Gymnasium (about 600 feet away); All gave some, some gave all (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Missoula.

More about this marker. This marker is located

Chemistry-Pharmacy Building and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 20, 2019

2. Chemistry-Pharmacy Building and Marker

on the University of Montana campus. See https://www.campus-maps.com/umt/ for an interactive campus map.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 5, 2020. It was originally submitted on January 5, 2020, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 248 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 5, 2020, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.