Construction of the new Library Building (1952-1953)

Previously housed on the fifth floor of University Hall, the library quickly outgrew its space and plans started for a new building in 1948. University Librarian, Mary Gillham, assisted in the design and plan, and published an article on its specifications that became an inspiration for the design of other libraries in the country. It opened in 1953 and later renamed Gillham Hall in honor of the long-serving librarian (1921-1969).
Abstract/Description: Previously housed on the fifth floor of University Hall, the library quickly outgrew its space and plans started for a new building in 1948. University Librarian, Mary Gillham, assisted in the design and plan, and published an article on its specifications that became an inspiration for the design of other libraries in the country. It opened in 1953 and later renamed Gillham Hall in honor of the long-serving librarian (1921-1969).
Subject(s):
University of Toledo -- History
Exhibitions -- University of Toledo




Toledo, Ohio, United States
1872-2020
Date Created: 2022
Title: Construction of the new Library Building (1952-1953).
Name(s): Ward M. Canaday Center for Special Collections, University of Toledo Libraries, creator
University of Toledo, contributor
Type of Resource: still image
Genre: poster
Date Created: 2022
Physical Form: image/png
Abstract/Description: Previously housed on the fifth floor of University Hall, the library quickly outgrew its space and plans started for a new building in 1948. University Librarian, Mary Gillham, assisted in the design and plan, and published an article on its specifications that became an inspiration for the design of other libraries in the country. It opened in 1953 and later renamed Gillham Hall in honor of the long-serving librarian (1921-1969).
Identifier(s): ex4-gillham hall 1952 (IID)
Subject(s):
University of Toledo -- History
Exhibitions -- University of Toledo




Toledo, Ohio, United States
1872-2020
Held by: University of Toledo
Location: University of Toledo Digital Repository
Rights Statement: NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
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