Classics Building
| Title | Classics Building |
| View | Cornerstone Laying 2 |
| Series | II: Buildings and Grounds |
| Description | Philanthropist Elizabeth Green Kelly donated funds for the construction of the Classics Building at the University of Chicago. Known as the Hiram Kelly Memorial in honor of her last husband, work began 27 February 1914, and the corner stone was laid 9 June by Frank Bigelow Tarbell, professor of Classical Archaeology. The building's dedication took place little more than a year later on 14 June 1915. |
| Alternate Name(s) | Classics Building-Hiram Kelly Memorial |
| Subject Terms | Kelly, Elizabeth Green, died 1904 | Tarbell, Frank Bigelow, 1853-1920 | Kelly, Hiram, died 1889 | Philanthropists | Cornerstones | Building ceremonies |
| Photograph Date | 1914-06-09 |
| Physical Format | Photographic prints; 5.8 x 8.4 cm |
| Architect | Shepley, Rutan & Coolidge |
| Completion Date | 1915 |
| Location | 1010 E. 59th Street | University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois |
| Campus Grid | D41 |
| Collection | Archival Photographic Files |
| Repository | University of Chicago Library, Special Collections Research Center |
| Image Identifier | apf2-01659 |
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