Old Main
Posted by: 
leadhiker
N 32° 13.912 W 110° 57.219
12S E 504366 N 3566137
Old Main, constructed in 1891, was the original University Building
Waymark Code: WM8PPT
Location: Arizona, United States
Date Posted: 04/28/2010
Views: 18
On March 12, 1885 Governor Frederick A. Tritle signed legislation creating the University of Arizona. Selim M. Franklin and C.C. Stephens, Pima delegates to the 13th Territorial Legislature fathered this Bill. Jacob S. Mansfeld solicited the 40-acre site from William S. Read, E.B. Gifford and Ben C. Parker. James M. Creighton was architect; M.J. Sullivan, contractor. Groundbreaking was October 27, 1887. Classes started October 1, 1891, with 6 faculty, 6 freshmen and 26 preparatory students. "Old Main" is on the National Register of Historic Places.
Marker Name: Old Main
Type of history commemorated: Place
County: Pima
Name of any agency/ agencies setting marker:
Tucson-Pima County Historical Commission and Arizona Historical Society
Year placed: Unknown
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