PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Old Main was the first building of the UMD campus. It was listed in the National Register of Historic Places, and was originally the main building of the Duluth Normal School, which was a teachers college. An arson fire that occured Tuesday February 23, 1993 destroyed the building. Demolition began on Monday March 1, 1993 and ended May 20, 1993. The site was later donated to the City of Duluth.

The Chemistry Building was originally named The Science Building until 1973.

The Sports and Health Center was originally named Health and Physical Education Building. The ROTC building was moved to the Darland Building from the original site east of the Sports & Health Center to accomodate the addition in 2005.

• Architect: RDG Sports & Stanius Johnson Architects
• Estimated Project Cost: $13,000,000
• New Space: 46,000 gross square feet
• Construction Start Date: June 2005
• Completion Date: November 2006

Kirby Plaza was originally the old Library.

Kirby Plaza

• New Space: 121,000 gross sqft
• Project Cost: $20,000,000
• Architech: Design Architect - Krech Ojard and Associates
• Contractor: Johnson Wilson Constructors & UMD Facilities Management

Kirby Student Center was named for Stephen R. Kirby, who donated $400,000 towards the building of a student center.

Vermilion Hall was named for the Northern Minnesota Lake

Heller Hall was originally the Science Building addition, then Mathematics-Geology Building before being named after Chancellor Emeritus Robert L. Heller on September 30, 1988.

• Construction Start Date: May 1963
• Architects: Jyring and Whiteman
• General Contractor: Fraser Wipson Co.
• Mechanical Construction: O’Brien Plumbing & Heating Co.
• Electrical Installation: Arrowhead Electric Company
• Total Project Cost: $465,200
• Completion Date: Summer 1964

Cina Hall was originally the Social Science Building. The Building was renamed in 1985 in honor of UMD Regent Fred A. Cina .

• Construction Start Date: 1968
• Architect: (Building Modifications/Additions) Aguar, Jyring, Whiteman and Moser; (Mechanical Work and Boiler) Orr-Schelen-Mayerson and Associates
• General Contractor: Wipson, Inc.
• Mechanical Construction: A. W. Kuettel & Sons
• Electrical Installation: Arrowhead Electric
• Total Project Cost: $441,074
• Completion Date: Spring 1971

• Construction Start Date: Summer 1977
• Architect: Architectural Resources, Inc., Architects
• General Contractor: A. Hedenberg Company
• Mechanical Construction: Healy, Inc.
• Electrical Installation: Electric Construction Company
• Coal and Ash Handling Equipment: Reuben L. Johnson
• Total Project Cost: $3,337,269
• Completion Date: September 1978

Burntside Hall was named for the Northern Minnesota Lake.

Bohannon Hall was originally the Education Building. It was renamed May 22, 1974 for Dr. Eugene W. Bohannon, who served as the Duluth Normal School's first president from 1901-1938.

• Construction Start Date: Spring 1964
• Architect: Melander, Fugelso and Associates
• General Contractor: J. D. Harrold and Company
• Mechanical Construction: A. G. O’Brien Plumbing and Heating Company
• Electrical Installation: Universal Electric Company
• Total Project Cost: $200,000
•  Completion Date: 1965

• Construction Start Date: February 1966
• Architect: Melander, Fugelso and Associates
• General Contractor: Amendola Construction Company
• Electrical Installation: Arrowhead Electric, Inc.
• Elevator Installation: Otis Elevator Company
• Total Project Cost: $77,500
• Completion Date: Summer 1966

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Montague Hall was originally called the Home Economics Building and was renamed October 4, 1982 in honor of William K. Montague. William K. Montague served as a University of Minnesota Regent from 1963-1969.

Griggs Hall was named for businessman Richard L. Griggs. Griggs was also University Regent from 1939-1963, as well as a patron and financial supporter of UMD.

Griggs Stadium was named for Richard L. Griggs.

• General construction: Paulson Brothers
• Electrical Installation: Commercial Electric Company
• Construction Start Date: June 1968
• Architect: Melander, Fugelso and Associates
• Completion Date: November 20, 1968

Formerly the Darling Observatory, the Planetarium was renamed for Marshall W. Alworth. Alworth, a prominent Duluth businessman, funded the entire building's construction.

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Originally housing science labratories and offices, an addition in 1968 added space for 2 lecture halls adjacent to the building. It wasn't until 1983 that the greenhouse was added.
With the renovation in 2007 this LEED certified building now houses the College of Pharmacy and Department of Biology.

• Construction Start Date: November 1968
• Architect: Melander, Fugelso and Associates
• General Contractors: Paulson Brothers
• Mechanical Construction: A. W. Kuettle and Sons, Inc.
• Electrical Installation: Commercial Electric Company
• Total Project Cost: $360,000
• Completion Date: 1970

• Construction Start Date: November 28, 1983
• Architect: Edward Schafer Associates, Inc.
• General Contractors: Erling R. Housen Company
• Mechanical Construction: Stout Mechanical
• Electrical Installation: Nylund Electric Company
• Total Project Cost: $349,000
• Completion Date: late October 1984

• Renovated Space: 72,588 gross square feet
• Project Cost: $15,200,000
• Construction Start Date: January 2006
• Completion Date: July 2007
• Architect: LHB Engineers & Architects Health, Education & Research Association - Lab Consultants

A.B. Anderson Hall was originally called the Classroom-Office Building and was renamed on September 8, 1973 in honor of Adolph Benoni Anderson. A.B. Anderson had been working towards establishing a University of Minnesota campus in Duluth since the 1930’s.

Darland Administration Building was originally named Administration Building before being named for Dr. Raymond W. Darland on June 25, 1982. Darland taught biology at UMD before becoming dean until his retirement in 1981.

Lake Superior Hall was named for the Great Lake.

The Lund Building was originally named Plant Service Center before being named for Roy V. Lund.

The Marshall Performing Arts Center was named for its generous benefactors, sisters Caroline Marshall, Julia Marshall, and Jessica Marshall Spencer. It was dedicated to them February 3, 1974. The fourth donor, Marjorie Congdon Dudley, was honored with The Dudley Experimental Theatre, located inside the center.

Marshall W. Alworth Hall was originally called the Classroom-Laboratory Building and housed the physics department, computer center, dental hygiene clinic and social work graduate school. This building was renamed on March 14 th, 1975 in honor of Marshall W. Alworth Hall who set up the Marshall H. and Nellie Alworth Memorial Fund to award scholarships to medical and natural sciences students.

During the planning of the Residence Hall Dining Center it was referred to as Reception Center and Dining Facility and later, Service Center and Food Service Facility before being called Residence Hall Dining Center.

Ward Wells Field House was named for Ward M. Wells on October 1, 1993. Ward was head of UMD's physical education department for many years.

Sophie DuFresne Concourse was originally called Residence Hall Concourse during planning, was then named for James and Sophie Du Frensne.

The Library Annex was originally the Health Science Library

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Junction Avenue Apartments were originally named Cuyuna Hall and Mesabi Hall to honor two Iron Ranges.

Health Services was originally named Chamberlin House.

Glensheen Mansion was the former home of Chester A. and Clara Congdon. The original family estate sits on 22 acres along the shore of Lake Superior. The home itself is 27,000 sq ft, with 39 rooms, 15 fireplaces, a carriage house, boathouse and pier. Utilities were designed to come into the house underground leaving the landscape and gardens unaffected. The estate became the property of the University of Minnesota Duluth in 1968 and was open for public functions and tours in 1979.

Oakland Avenue Apartments were individually named Oak hall, Aspen Hall, Birch Hall, and Basswood Hall.

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Formerly the site of the U.S. Air Force base in Duluth.

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Solon Campus Center was originally called Campus Center before being named after former Senator Sam Solon.

The Village Apartments replaced the Movilla temporary units in 1995.

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