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Septic Tank Construction

Crew of nine men and two horses pose for the camera. Part of South Saskatchewan riverbank has been excavated with wood framed structure under construction. CPR bridge in background. Stamped signature of A.R. Greig on back of photograph. "Septic tank on river bank" written on back.

Livestock Pavilion - Construction

Looking southeast at final stages of construction of the Livestock Pavilion; Main Barn construction visible at left.

Bio/Historical Note: The Livestock Pavilion, one of the five original campus buildings, was designed by Brown and Vallance and constructed between 1910-1912. Built of red brick, slate and translucent glass panels (some of which could be opened for ventilation), it included a large show arena with seating. The Pavilion had a slaughter room and cold storage for the butchery courses. It was demolished in 1986.

Livestock Pavilion - Construction

View looking northwest of the Livestock Pavilion; blurry piece of machinery visible in foreground.

Bio/Historical Note: The Livestock Pavilion, one of the five original campus buildings, was designed by Brown and Vallance and constructed between 1910-1912. Built of red brick, slate and translucent glass panels (some of which could be opened for ventilation), it included a large show arena with seating. The Pavilion had a slaughter room and cold storage for the butchery courses. It was demolished in 1986.

University Hospital - Construction

Looking northwest toward main entrance of new University Hospital.

Bio/historical note: Designed by Webster and Gilbert, architects, and built between 1948-1955 by Smith Bros. and Wilson, contractors, at a cost of $7 million, the 6-storey, 7-wing University Hospital was officially opened by T.J. Bentley, Saskatchewan Minister of Health, on May 1955. The name was officially changed to Royal University Hospital on 23 May 1990.

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