Regents purchased south ten acres for $3000 in 1890. In 1902 UM received seven acres of land to the north from Dexter M. Ferry; became Ferry Field. In 1904 brick wall constructed on three sides and in 1906 gate and ticket office at northeast corner added (gift of Mr. Ferry). Wooden stands to accommodate 400 put up in 1893; burned in 1895. Rebuilt to seat 800 with later additions to facililties. By 1914, 13,600 accommodated. New stadium built in 1927.
UBImusD2. Folder: Campus Views. General Views. From the Boulevard. no. 102
Photographer / Artist
William Adams Lewis, 1872-1942?
Notes
Signature on verso: W.A. Lewis [Lewis was a student at UM in the late 1890's]
Copyright
This image is in the public domain and may be used without permission. Kindly provide attribution to the University of Michigan Bentley Historical Library.
This image is in the public domain and may be used without permission. Kindly provide attribution to the University of Michigan Bentley Historical Library.
UBImusD2. Folder: Campus Views. General Views. From the Boulevard. no. 102
Photographer / Artist
William Adams Lewis, 1872-1942?
Notes
Signature on verso: W.A. Lewis [Lewis was a student at UM in the late 1890's]
Copyright
This image is in the public domain and may be used without permission. Kindly provide attribution to the University of Michigan Bentley Historical Library.
