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University Hospital - Cornerstone Laying Ceremony

A-7193
Item
19 Sept. 1952

Part of University of Saskatchewan Photograph Collection

Premier T.C. Douglas lays the cornerstone of University Hospital. Dignitaries join the Premier in attendance.

Bio/historical note: Designed by Webster and Gilbert, architects, and built between 1948 and 1955 by Smith Bros. and Wilson, contractors, at a cost of $7 million, the 6-storey, 7-wing University Hospital was officially opened by T.J. Bentley, Saskatchewan Minister of Health, in May 1955. The name was officially changed to Royal University Hospital on 23 May 1990.

University Hospital - Cornerstone Laying Ceremony

A-1429
Item
19 Sept. 1952

Part of University of Saskatchewan Photograph Collection

Premier T.C. Douglas stands on a platform with dignitaries at the cornerstone laying ceremony for University Hospital.

Bio/historical note: Designed by Webster and Gilbert, architects, and built between 1948-1955 by Smith Bros. and Wilson, contractors, at a cost of $7 million, the 6-storey, 7-wing University Hospital was officially opened by T.J. Bentley, Saskatchewan Minister of Health, in May 1955. The name was officially changed to Royal University Hospital on 23 May 1990.

University Hospital - Cornerstone Laying Ceremony

A-1433
Item
19 Sept. 1952

Part of University of Saskatchewan Photograph Collection

Premier T.C. Douglas and dignitaries on a platform at the cornerstone ceremony for University Hospital.

Bio/historical note: Designed by Webster and Gilbert, architects, and built between 1948-1955 by Smith Bros. and Wilson, contractors, at a cost of $7 million, the 6-storey, 7-wing University Hospital was officially opened by T.J. Bentley, Saskatchewan Minister of Health, in May 1955. The name was officially changed to Royal University Hospital on 23 May 1990.

University Hospital - Early Construction

A-3784
Item
Sept. 1948

Part of University of Saskatchewan Photograph Collection

Elevated view looking west at early stages of foundation construction.

Bio/historical note: Designed by Webster and Gilbert, architects, and built between 1948-1955 by Smith Bros. and Wilson, contractors, at a cost of $7 million, the 6-storey, 7-wing University Hospital was officially opened by T.J. Bentley, Saskatchewan Minister of Health, in May 1955. The name was officially changed to Royal University Hospital on 23 May 1990.

University Hospital - Wing Construction

A-3785
Item
Mar. 1949

Part of University of Saskatchewan Photograph Collection

View of a wing of University Hospital under construction. One worker on ground on front of scaffolding; one worker perched on scaffolding.

Bio/historical note: Designed by Webster and Gilbert, architects, and built between 1948-1955 by Smith Bros. and Wilson, contractors, at a cost of $7 million, the 6-storey, 7-wing University Hospital was officially opened by T.J. Bentley, Saskatchewan Minister of Health on May 1955. The name was officially changed to Royal University Hospital on 23 May 1990.

University Hospital - Wing Construction

A-3786
Item
Mar. 1949

Part of University of Saskatchewan Photograph Collection

View of a wing of University Hospital under construction. Crane at left.

Bio/historical note: Designed by Webster and Gilbert, architects, and built between 1948-1955 by Smith Bros. and Wilson, contractors, at a cost of $7 million, the 6-storey, 7-wing University Hospital was officially opened by T.J. Bentley, Saskatchewan Minister of Health on May 1955. The name was officially changed to Royal University Hospital on 23 May 1990.

University of Saskatchewan Arts Building--Tower Construction

A-6305
Item
Sept. 1960

Part of University of Saskatchewan Photograph Collection

Crane on top of the faculty office tower with the classroom wing on the left. Car in the background and a pile of dirt in the foreground.

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