Learning Resources Center (Pressey Hall)

Herrick Archives Number 309

A. IDENTIFICATION & LOCATION

1. Name

1.1 Officially named "Learning Resources Center" by Board of Trustees on November 13, 1969.

1.2 Alternate names noted:

Variously listed as Building 3 or Library of University College or General College.

See Addendum No. 2

2. Location

2.1 Located at 1070 Carmack Road. See map below.

2.2 For greater detail, see Sheet 64 and 77 in the book of campus maps in the University Archives.

See Addendum No. 1

For identification of other buildings shown, see Appendix A.

3. General Description

3.1 Type of construction:

Reinforced concrete frame with brick exterior.

3.2 No. of stories:

Basement and one story.

3.3 Increments of construction:

No additions.

3.4 Present area of building as shown in inventory records of Division of Campus Planning:

78,513 square feet gross; 53,083 square feet net assignable

See Addendum No. 3

B. PLANNING & CONSTRUCTION

1. On April 10, 1969 the Board of Trustees approved the plans and related documents prepared by Kellam and Foley and authorized the solicitation of bids by contractors.

2. Bids were received on June 17, 1969 (T).

3. On July 31, 1969 the Board of Trustees awarded contracts to the following contractors:

General: XL Corporation

Electrical: Blum & Son Electric, Inc.

Heating, ventilating, & air conditioning: Limbach Co.

Plumbing: Sauer, Inc.

Library equipment: Estey Corp.

4. Completion and occupancy:

According to Alan Evans, Media Consultant at the Learning Resources Center, the staff moved into the building on September 14, 1971 and students were first served at the beginning of the Autumn Quarter. However, the lower level was not opened until 1972.

C. COST

Listed at $2,551,262.98 as of June 30, 1972 (B).

D. PHOTOGRAPHS

1. In Photoarchives:

X 7885

X 7886

X 13970

X 13981

E. MISCELLANEOUS

Constructed as a library to serve the west campus.

John H. Herrick
September 18, 1973