Geographic Coordinates: 46.727777, -117.01087

Location: S.E. corner Idaho Avenue and Pine Street

Geology Building

Architect: Unknown

Description: One story, floor area 108' x 36', 5928 sq. ft., reinforced concrete frame, brick facing with rubble foundations, steel roof trusses and wooden roof. Floor plan resembles an 'I'

Use History: Originally used as an assay building, became instructional building for geology, and between 1955 and 1984 was university museum and art gallery

Date: 1906-1984

Cost: $17,700

Cost Notes: $17,700 (State appropriation)

Sources: Cards, UG 44, Morton, UG 12 (2315)

Images of Geology Building

Geology. University of Idaho. Harold A. Powers making microscopic examination of field collected diatomaceous earth. [250-1]
Geology. University of Idaho. Harold A. Powers making microscopic examination of field collected diatomaceous earth. [250-1]
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Geology lab. University of Idaho. [250-10]
Geology lab. University of Idaho. [250-10]
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Geology exhibits. University of Idaho. [250-11]
Geology exhibits. University of Idaho. [250-11]
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Geology. University of Idaho. Dr. Peter L. Siems and heavy metal experiment as part of a wilderness project. [250-12]
Geology. University of Idaho. Dr. Peter L. Siems and heavy metal experiment as part of a wilderness project. [250-12]
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Geology. University of Idaho. Allen Clark points out pillow basalt outcroppings near Clarkia, Idaho. [250-12a]
Geology. University of Idaho. Allen Clark points out pillow basalt outcroppings near Clarkia, Idaho. [250-12a]
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Geology. University of Idaho. Allen Clark on field trip. [250-12b]
Geology. University of Idaho. Allen Clark on field trip. [250-12b]
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Geology. University of Idaho. Dr. Earl F. Cook at equipment. [250-2]
Geology. University of Idaho. Dr. Earl F. Cook at equipment. [250-2]
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Geology. University of Idaho. Prof. McDivitt and Roger Lillibridge study rock outcropping near Kellogg. [250-3]
Geology. University of Idaho. Prof. McDivitt and Roger Lillibridge study rock outcropping near Kellogg. [250-3]
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Geology. University of Idaho. Students examine rock formation at foot of Lewiston Grade. [250-4]
Geology. University of Idaho. Students examine rock formation at foot of Lewiston Grade. [250-4]
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Geology. University of Idaho. Jack Hooks, Garfield Johnson, S. Warren Hobbs on geology field trip near Wallace. [250-5]
Geology. University of Idaho. Jack Hooks, Garfield Johnson, S. Warren Hobbs on geology field trip near Wallace. [250-5]
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Geology field trip by train. University of Idaho. [250-6]
Geology field trip by train. University of Idaho. [250-6]
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Geology field trip by train. University of Idaho. [250-7]
Geology field trip by train. University of Idaho. [250-7]
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Geology. University of Idaho. Walter Younquist places limestone core on shelf while his summer field assistant, Jerald Haegele looks on. [250-8]
Geology. University of Idaho. Walter Younquist places limestone core on shelf while his summer field assistant, Jerald Haegele looks on. [250-8]
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Geology. University of Idaho. Idaho's deepest test well produces limestone core for University collection. [250-9]
Geology. University of Idaho. Idaho's deepest test well produces limestone core for University collection. [250-9]
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Museum. University of Idaho. Dr. Alfred Bowers and ancient buffalo horn. [251-1]
Museum. University of Idaho. Dr. Alfred Bowers and ancient buffalo horn. [251-1]
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Museum. University of Idaho. Dr. Alfred Bowers and Mandan redstone peace pipe. [251-2]
Museum. University of Idaho. Dr. Alfred Bowers and Mandan redstone peace pipe. [251-2]
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Museum. University of Idaho. Dr. Alfred Bowers and ancient mammal bones. [251-3]
Museum. University of Idaho. Dr. Alfred Bowers and ancient mammal bones. [251-3]
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Museum. University of Idaho. G. Ellis Burcaw gives tour of art exhibit to visiting 4-H club members. [251-4]
Museum. University of Idaho. G. Ellis Burcaw gives tour of art exhibit to visiting 4-H club members. [251-4]
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Museum. University of Idaho. G. Ellis Burcaw setting up displays. [251-5]
Museum. University of Idaho. G. Ellis Burcaw setting up displays. [251-5]
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Geology Building, University of Idaho. [86-05a]
Geology Building, University of Idaho. [86-05a]
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Geology Building, University of Idaho. [86-1]
Geology Building, University of Idaho. [86-1]
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Geology Building, University of Idaho. [86-10]
Geology Building, University of Idaho. [86-10]
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Geology Building, University of Idaho. [86-2]
Geology Building, University of Idaho. [86-2]
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Geology Building, University of Idaho. [86-3]
Geology Building, University of Idaho. [86-3]
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Geology Building, University of Idaho. Winter scene. [86-4]
Geology Building, University of Idaho. Winter scene. [86-4]
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Geology Building, University of Idaho. [86-5]
Geology Building, University of Idaho. [86-5]
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Geology Building, University of Idaho. Geological museum. [86-6]
Geology Building, University of Idaho. Geological museum. [86-6]
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Geology Building, University of Idaho. Geological museum. [86-7]
Geology Building, University of Idaho. Geological museum. [86-7]
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Geology Building, University of Idaho. Geological museum rock specimens. [86-8]
Geology Building, University of Idaho. Geological museum rock specimens. [86-8]
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Geology Building, University of Idaho. [86-9]
Geology Building, University of Idaho. [86-9]
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