Looking west at Chemistry annexes; Thorvaldson Building and Arts Tower in background.

Bio/Historical Note: The limitations of the original Chemistry Building became apparent with the massive influx of students at the end of World War II. The rise in enrollment put a strain on the resources of universities across the country. In response the federal government offered military surplus equipment and buildings to educational institutions at bargain prices. The University of Saskatchewan purchased nine surplus huts used at the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan airport at Dafoe, Saskatchewan, for $46,000 and joined them together to form Chemistry Annex One and Two. This “temporary” solution remained in place for two decades. The annexes were reconfigured in 1964-1965. The Thorvaldson Building opened on 6 June 1966. The annexes were removed by spring 1977.

Looking southwest across the Bowl at campus buildings (l to r): north wing of Murray Memorial (Main) Library, Arts Tower construction, and Chemistry Building.

Looking east at Arts Building; Thorvaldson Building in background.

Elevated view of procession walking past Saskatchewan Hall during Convocation; Chemistry Building at right.

The University sheep flock grazing cultivated grass near the Chemistry Building. The swamp fever research barn for horses visible at right in its original location north of the Engineering Building. The barn was later relocated just north of the new Agriculture Building.

Animals grazing on the campus grounds with Chemistry and Physics buildings in background.

The University sheep flock grazing cultivated grass near the Chemistry Building. College Building at right. The swamp fever research barn for horses (background left) visible in its original location north of the Engineering Building. The barn was later relocated just north of the new Agriculture Building.

Bio/Historical Note: The swamp fever research barn served as the factory for manufacturing and bottling the vaccine. Dr. J.S Fulton directed the research. When Dr. Fulton obtained a new laboratory largely funded by vaccine revenue, the old barn was used for post-mortem work on dead animals submitted by farmers for diagnosis. By 1950 the eastern half of the barn would become quarters for the Animal Husbandry Department.

The University sheep flock grazing cultivated grass; Chemistry and Physics buildings in background.

"Pepper Spray its Whats for Dinner" banner on Thorvaldson Building

Elevated view looking east of Thorvaldson, Agriculture, and Administration buildings as well as the Bowl. Taken from Arts Tower.

Elevated view looking east from Arts Building. Buildings from l to r: Chemistry Biology, Physics, Administration, Physics and north wing of Murray Memorial (Main) Library.

Elevated view looking east from Arts Building. Buildings from l to r: Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Administration and Physics and north wing of Murray Memorial (Main) Library.

Elevated view looking west across the Bowl toward the Chemistry Building and the north wing of Murray Memorial (Main) Library.

Elevated view of Chemistry and Arts buildings and the north wing of the Murray Memorial (Main) Library with students walking on pathway. Red Ensign flag flies a-top Chemistry Building.

Elevated shot looking east of construction of Arts Tower at centre. Heating plant in background at left; Chemistry Building at right. Man holding a movie camera at centre.