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Guide to the Stanford University, Museum of Art, Feasibility Study of Post Earthquake Renovations and Additions SCM0197
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  • Title: Stanford University, Museum of Art, Feasibility Study; Post Earthquake Renovations and Additions
    Identifier/Call Number: SCM0197
    Contributing Institution: Dept. of Special Collections & University Archives
    Language of Material: English
    Physical Description: 1.0 volume(s)
    Date: 1990
    creator: William Turnbull Associates..
    creator: William Turnbull Associates

    Scope and Contents note

    This study, designed to address the renovation of the museum and repair of structural damages caused by the Loma Prieta earthquake of October 1989, includes architectural drawings, sketches, and photographic illustrations.

    Biographical/Historical note

    The Stanford Museum was built in memory of Leland Stanford Jr., son of Leland and Jane Stanford. It was one of the first structures in the United States to be built completely of reinforced concrete, engineered by Ernest Ransome. Construction was begun in 1891; the Museum opened its doors in 1894.

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    Stanford University. Museum of Art