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| Title | First building of the University of Washington library, ca. 1926 |
| Photographer | Webster & Stevens |
| Date | ca. 1926 |
| Caption | The University of Washington completed the cathedral-like Unit 1 of its library in about 1926. President Suzzallo believed that the library should be the focus of the university, inspiring both mind and spirit. It had shelving for 200, 000 books and a large upstairs reading room with tall windows and seating for 750 readers.
This photo shows the oldest part of the University of Washington's library complex. It is now called Suzzallo Library, after the man who influenced its design. |
| Subjects | Universities & colleges; Libraries; University of Washington--Buildings; Suzzallo Library |
| Places | Seattle (Wash.) |
| Digital Collection | Museum of History & Industry Photograph Collection |
| Image Number | 1983.10.3384 |
| Ordering Information | To order a reproduction or to inquire about permissions contact photos@mohai.org or phone us at 206-324-1126. Please refer to the Image Number and provide a brief description of the photograph. |
| Credit Line | PEMCO Webster & Stevens Collection, Museum of History & Industry, Seattle; All Rights Reserved |
| Repository | Museum of History & Industry, Seattle (MOHAI) |
| Repository Collection | PEMCO Webster & Stevens Collection |
| Type | Image |
| Physical Description | 1 negative : nitrate, b&w; 8 x 10 in. |
| Digital Reproduction Information | Scanned from original negative using Epson Expression 10000XL as 4350 pixel TIFF image in 16-bit grayscale, resized to 700 pixels in the longest dimension and compressed into JPEG format using Photoshop CS4, JPEG quality measurement 5. |
| Photographer's Reference Number | W&S 120, 319 |
