University of Detroit - Tower Yearbook (Detroit, MI)

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McNichols Hall Bishop Gallagher of Detroit gives his blessing as the cornerstone for Mc- Nichols Hall is laid. Memorial ‘Lower A Memorial plaque, unveiled in 1928, revealed the names of those who had given their lives in the “Great War.” Holden Hall Father Poetker assists James Holden in breaking ground for the dormitory that now bears his name. Memorial Building Homecoming: ceremonies, 1950, were highlighted by the breaking of ground for the Memorial Building, a multiple purpose structure. Shown flanking Father Steiner are Merritt Hill and J.J. Cronin, Co-chairman of the fund raising program for the building.

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The first structure for the “new” campus was a stadium situated in what had been a cow pasture only a few years before. McNichols Campus At what is now McNichols Road and Livernois, an old streetcar makes a turn-around at the end of its route.

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From a dismal swamp has emerged a compact educational institution, composed of eleven buildings on the McNichols campus and three on Jefferson avenue. The physical plant is fast becoming one of the most complete in the nation. For example, the Engineering lab is a major cause for the high national rating given that college. With the completion of the University’s $20,000,000 building program, U. of D. will really become an integral part of Detroit, Michigan, and America. With the coming of Spring, John Yessayan, like many other U of D students, does his studying on the lawns around the campus. 75 Years of Progress The library, located near the other buildings on campus, serves the reference needs of the University students.