Agricultural Engineering Laboratory

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Geographic Coordinates: 46.727089, -117.011889

Location: NW corner University Avenue and Line Street

Building Overview

Date: 1909-1998

Standing: No. Attached to the original steam plant which was built in 1909. Torn down in 1998 to make way for the Idaho Commons (Now the ISUB). Demolished 1998 for Idaho Commons

Name History: Agricultural Engineering Laboratory 1951-1986; Art and Architecture Annex 1986-1998

Architect: Unknown

Description: Brick, with basement and two floors, 15,330 square feet

Additions: Renovated in 1950-1951. Became Art and Architecture Annex in 1986 upon completion of new Agricultural Engineering Building; demolished 1998 for Idaho Commons

Use History: Originally constructed as heating plant; When new heating plant was constructed in 1927 it became maintenance shop; in 1949 maintenance shops were moved and the building was renovated for Agricultural Engineering Laboratory in 1950 and 1951

Cost: $80,857. $12,000 for shell; $68,857 for 1952 interior construction