Talbot Lab

The cornerstone of the Materials Testing Laboratory was laid at 4PM on Thursday, October 25, 1928. Originally built for $437,000, it featured 81,400 square feet of space. The building was finally dedicated on May, 2, 1930 and was rededicated on Thursday, April 21, 1938, in honor of Arthur Newell Talbot. By 1935 it housed a testing machine capable of exerting 3,000,000 pounds of pressure.

 

Fast Facts about Talbot Lab
Date Built:	October 25, 1928 (Cornerstone Laid)   May 2, 1930 (Dedication)
Full Name:	Arthur Newell Talbot Laboratory
Previous Name:	Materials Testing Laboratory
Full History:	Talbot Lab History
Photo Gallery:	Talbot Lab Photo Gallery
On the Map:	Talbot Lab on the Campus Map
Quick Links:	Department of Materials Science

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