Old Main North Elevation (Reconstruction)
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Title
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Old Main North Elevation (Reconstruction)
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Description
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This north elevation of the Old Main building drawn by Ypsilanti architect E. P. Rorison was part of the Michigan State Normal School exhibit at the 1893 World’s Fair. The label in the bottom right corner reading “Michigan Public Schools 946” confirms that this drawing from the University Archives is the actual document exhibited in Chicago. This elevation depicts Old Main’s original 1852 section (rebuilt after a fire in 1860), the front addition (1878), the rear addition (1882), and the north wing (1888). The College’s original building, Old Main stood where the Boone / Ford / Pierce Quadrangle is today. Digitally repaired image.
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Creator
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E.P. Rorison
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Contributor
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Reconstructed by Dale A. Carlson
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Subject
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Drawing, Building
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Location
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Michigan State Normal School, Ypsilanti
