Bentley Image Bank, Bentley Historical Library: Hill Auditorium

Title: Hill Auditorium
Date: 1914 (ca.)
Collection Title: University of Michigan Photographs Vertical File
Collection Creator: Bentley Historical Library (collector)
Folder / Container / Volume: UBImusD13. Folder: Campus Buildings. Hill Auditorium. no. 204
Notes: Albert Kahn and Ernest Wilby, architects. Constructed on the site of the old Winchell House on North University Avenue. The building was completed in 1913 and is named after Regent Arthur Hill, who bequeathed more than half the cost of the building. Originally seated an audience of 4,300 and housed the original Frieze Memorial Organ from 1913-1928. When the organ was replaced, the name was retained. The building was renovated from 2002-2004 by Albert Kahn Associates (Project Architects & Engineers) and Quinn Evans/Architects (Historic Preservation Architects).; On verso: "This building was not erected when I was Dean."
Subjects: Hill Auditorium (University of Michigan); University of Michigan--Buildings--1911-1920; Auditoriums--Michigan--Ann Arbor; Columns--Michigan--Ann Arbor; Friezes (Ornamental bands)--Michigan--Ann Arbor; Universities & colleges--Michigan--Ann Arbor; Walkways--Michigan--Ann Arbor
Genre: Prints;
Item Number: BL005051
Finding Aid: umich-bhl-92147
Source of Title: Image
Scan Source: 8 x 6 sepia tone print
Repository: Bentley Historical Library
Date Added/Updated: 2012-11-25 01:27:57

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