Item ASM-13 - Sod Turning Ceremony for the construction of the Administration Building for the University of Saskatchewan

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Sod Turning Ceremony for the construction of the Administration Building for the University of Saskatchewan

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  • May 1910 (Creation)

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1 slide : col ; 35mm

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Chancellor Wetmore turns the sod for the construction administration building for the University of Saskatchewan as Walter Murray looks on.

Bio/historical note: Designed by Brown and Vallance, Montreal Architects, the College (later known as Administration) building was constructed between 1910-12 by Smith Bros. and Wilson general contractors. Originally a general purpose building, designed in the shape of a capital E, and built at a cost of $297,000.00, the corner stone was laid by Sir Wilfrid Laurier, Prime Minister of Canada, on 29 July 1910. The building was officially opened by Walter Scott, Premier of Saskatchewan on 1 May 1913.

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Other terms: Photographer unknown.

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Same as A-4.

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