University of Arizona in Tucson in Pima County, Arizona — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Old Main

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, January 10, 2010

1. Old Main Marker

Inscription.
On March 12, 1885 Governor Frederick A. Tritle signed legislation creating the University of Arizona. Selim M. Franklin and C.C. Stephens, Pima delegates to the 13th Territorial Legislature fathered this Bill. Jacob S. Mansfeld solicited the 40-acre site from William S. Read, E.B. Gifford and Ben C. Parker. James M. Creighton was architect; M.J. Sullivan, contractor. Groundbreaking was October 27, 1887. Classes started October 1, 1891, with 6 faculty, 6 freshmen and 26 preparatory students. "Old Main" is on the National Register of Historic Places.

Spanish Translation:
Old Main El 12 de Marzo 1885, El Gobernador Frederick A. Tritle firmó el acta funando La Universidad de Arizona, legislación iniciada por Selim M. Franklin y C.C. Stephens, delegados a la 13a Legislatura Territorial. Jacob S. Mansfeld solicitó los 40 acres de William S. Read, E.B. Gifford y Ben Parker. El 21 de Octubre 1887, empezaron la obra, James M. Creighton, arquitecto, y M. J. Sullivan, contratista. El 1 de Octubre 1891, 6 profesores recibieron a 6 alumnos de la Universidad y 26 de la preparatoria. “Old Main” está en el Registro Nacional de Lugares Históricos.

Erected by Tucson-Pima County Historical Commission and Arizona Historical Society.

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in these topic lists: Education • Notable Buildings. A significant historical month for this entry is March 1911.

Location. 32° 13.913′ N, 110° 57.195′ W. Marker is in Tucson, Arizona, in Pima County. It is in University of Arizona. Marker can be reached from East University Boulevard. Marker has been moved to the lower east entrance of the building. Old Main is on the U of A campus and accessible from East University Boulevard. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1428 E University Blvd, Tucson AZ 85719, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. USS Arizona Mall Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); U.S.S. Arizona 1916 - Wilber L. "Bill" Bower U of A Outstanding Achievement Awards (about 300 feet away); University Streetcar Line (approx. 0.2 miles away); John Campbell Greenway (approx. ¼ mile away); Eusebio Francisco Kino, S. J. (approx. ¼ mile away); George E. P. Smith Residence (approx. 0.3 miles away); Cannon-Douglass Residence (approx. 0.3 miles away); Bicentennial Moon Tree (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tucson.

Also see . . . University of Arizona. Website homepage (Submitted on March 23, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, January 10, 2010

2. Old Main Marker

Spanish translation of marker text.

Additional keywords. University of Arizona

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, October 9, 2017

3. Old Main Marker

Maker is at the lower east entrance of Old Main. You may have to look around a bit to see it.

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, January 10, 2010

4. Old Main

Former location of Marker.

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, January 10, 2010

5. Old Main

View of Old Main from East University Blvd.

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Photographed By Frederick D. Nichols, Photographer, circa January 1938

6. Old Main

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Credits. This page was last revised on March 23, 2022. It was originally submitted on January 12, 2010, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,480 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 12, 2010, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. 3. submitted on October 9, 2017, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. 4, 5. submitted on January 12, 2010, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. 6. submitted on January 29, 2010, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.