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The building was erected in [[1924]] as a research library, made possible by a $50,000 gift from [[Steel City Lumber Company]] president [[M. Paul Phillips]], a close friend of Birmingham-Southern president [[Guy Snavely]]. [[Earl Cline]] was the contractor for the project, which was constructed of fire-proof brick. | The building was erected in [[1924]] as a research library, made possible by a $50,000 gift from [[Steel City Lumber Company]] president [[M. Paul Phillips]], a close friend of Birmingham-Southern president [[Guy Snavely]]. [[Earl Cline]] was the contractor for the project, which was constructed of fire-proof brick. | ||
Between [[1929]] and [[1935]] the Carnegie Foundation provided the library with a total of $52,500 to purchase art books and prints, to fund general acquisitions, to acquire reference materials, and to equip the Phillips Library with steel shelving and desks. | Between [[1929]] and [[1935]] the Carnegie Foundation provided the library with a total of $52,500 to purchase art books and prints, to fund general acquisitions, to acquire reference materials, and to equip the Phillips Library with steel shelving and desks. [[Miller, Martin & Lewis Architects]] performed architectural services to accommodate the new equipment in [[1932]]. | ||
The building was remodeled for science laboratories in [[1951]]. Renovation and equipment costs ran to approximately $500,000. | The building was remodeled for science laboratories in [[1951]]. Renovation and equipment costs ran to approximately $500,000. | ||
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* "Birmingham Has Good Building Year" (January 25, 1924) ''[[The Dixie Manufacturer]]''. Vol. 53, No. 2, pp. 7-8 | * "Birmingham Has Good Building Year" (January 25, 1924) ''[[The Dixie Manufacturer]]''. Vol. 53, No. 2, pp. 7-8 | ||
* Sims, Katherine (October 22, 1937) "College Library Developed From Single Room Affair With Two Thousand Books To Present M. Paul Phillips Building." ''[[The Gold and Black]]''. Vol. 20, No. 6, p. 1 | * Sims, Katherine (October 22, 1937) "College Library Developed From Single Room Affair With Two Thousand Books To Present M. Paul Phillips Building." ''[[The Gold and Black]]''. Vol. 20, No. 6, p. 1 | ||
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Latest revision as of 12:25, 29 October 2023
The Phillips Administration Building, originally the M. Paul Phillips Library and later the M. Paul Phillips Building is a 3-story office building located on the academic quad at Birmingham-Southern College.
The building was erected in 1924 as a research library, made possible by a $50,000 gift from Steel City Lumber Company president M. Paul Phillips, a close friend of Birmingham-Southern president Guy Snavely. Earl Cline was the contractor for the project, which was constructed of fire-proof brick.
Between 1929 and 1935 the Carnegie Foundation provided the library with a total of $52,500 to purchase art books and prints, to fund general acquisitions, to acquire reference materials, and to equip the Phillips Library with steel shelving and desks. Miller, Martin & Lewis Architects performed architectural services to accommodate the new equipment in 1932.
The building was remodeled for science laboratories in 1951. Renovation and equipment costs ran to approximately $500,000.
In 1976 the building was remodeled as an administrative office building housing the college's admissions and financial aid departments. It also included administrative and rehearsal facilities for the Birmingham-Southern College Symphonic Band and Birmingham-Southern College Jazz Band.
Library directors
- William S. Hoole, –1937
- Charles Matthews, 1937–
References
- "Birmingham Has Good Building Year" (January 25, 1924) The Dixie Manufacturer. Vol. 53, No. 2, pp. 7-8
- Sims, Katherine (October 22, 1937) "College Library Developed From Single Room Affair With Two Thousand Books To Present M. Paul Phillips Building." The Gold and Black. Vol. 20, No. 6, p. 1