Aerial view facing east, view of the Administration, Engineering, Physics, Chemistry buildings and other buildings. Stock barns and fields in background.

Looking northeast across the University Bridge towards the President's Residence, University Hospital, and Chemistry and Physics buildings. John Mitchell Building under construction; south area of College Drive and homes in foreground.

Elevated view looking northeast over the rear of the College of Medicine Building. Administration, Physics, Chemistry and student residence buildings in background.

Looking northeast at Chemistry Building and north wing of Murray Memorial (Main) Library.

Looking northeast at Chemistry annexes; the three smokestacks of the Power House 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.

Elevated view looking north at Chemistry annexes at far right.

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.

View facing south with Arts and Chemistry buildings and the Bowl in foreground. Also visible is construction of Marquis Hall and the St. Thomas More College addition.

View facing southeast with Arts and Chemistry buildings and the Bowl in foreground. Other campus buildings behind the Bowl; Marquis Hall and St. Thomas More College additions visible.

Looking east at campus buildings (l to r): Chemistry, Physics, Administration, Saskatchewan Hall and Qu'Appelle Hall. Construction in progress on the John Mitchell Building and Physical Education Gym addition.

Dr. Rudy Abramovitch (seated) and Dr. Jim Pepper, professors of Chemistry, working with a proton nuclear magnetic resonance spectrometer machine in the Chemistry lab.

Dr. Rudy Abramovitch (seated) and Dr. Jim Pepper, professors of Chemistry, working with a proton nuclear magnetic resonance spectrometer machine in the Chemistry lab.

Looking north at intersection of Elliott and Bottomley streets in foreground. Batoche Trail visible at front of Chemistry Building at middle of image; Power House is second building from right at top.

Looking east with Chemistry Building, College Building and Qu'Appelle Hall visible.