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Campus Aerial Photo Documents a Moment in Time

Posted on August 9, 2013 by jfarrar

This aerial photograph in the university’s photo archives documents a particular point in time in the evolution of the UMD campus in North Dartmouth.  But when?  The Group I building complex, upper left, is the only structure that is totally … Continue reading →

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Nathaniel C. Smith, NBTS Campus Architect

Posted on May 31, 2013 by jfarrar

New Bedford Architect Nathaniel C. Smith (1866-1943) designed the original New Bedford Textile School building and its addition. The building still stands at 1213 Purchase Street and is currently home to the City of New Bedford Health Department, among other … Continue reading →

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Famous Group I Lounge Photo

Posted on January 25, 2013 by jfarrar

This color photo was taken by Joseph W. Molitor for the Architectural Record article on the SMTI campus, which appeared in print in October 1966.  It depicts the South Lounge in Group I, now the Liberal Arts Building (LARTS).  At … Continue reading →

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Rudolph’s Original Master Plan for the UMD Campus

Posted on January 18, 2013 by jfarrar

Architect Paul Rudolph and the firm Desmond & Lord created this plan for the campus in 1965 or 1966, when UMD was known as SMTI, or Southeastern Massachusetts Technological Institute (established in 1960).  It laid out the location of major … Continue reading →

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Posted on May 4, 2012 by jfarrar

“UMD exhibit explores architect Rudolph’s plan First impressions are often incorrect; take a second look at the UMass Dartmouth campus through the eyes of the architect, Paul Rudolph. The exhibition titled “UMass Dartmouth: The Original Intent Behind This Concrete Jungle,” … Continue reading →

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