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Turner Hall / Crop Sciences

Turner Hall, also known as the Crop Sciences building, was built in 1964. [1] It was designed by Naess and Murphy in conjunction with Ernest Stouffer, with W. E. O'Neil Construction Co. handling the general contracting. [2] By 1968 its associated greenhouse complex had already reached its fourth phase, [3] and in 1978 a $1.1M addition was opened. [4]

The building is named in honor of Jonathan Baldwin Turner, who was an instrumental figure in using the Land Grant Act's windfall to establish the University. [5]




[1] Archives Buildings Vertical File - Chapel Robert email wed ma 9, 2001
[2] Onsite dedication plaque
[3] Courier - 3/17/68
[4] Unknown - Mar 4, 1977 - Main Library Vertical Files
[5] Courier - Oct 23,1977
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