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Moffett Laboratory

Other Names: George M. Moffett Biological Laboratory

Date of Commission: 1959

Date of Occupancy: 1961

Other Dates in Building's History:

1974: Interior damage caused by fire in lab.

1980: Extension built linking Guyot and Moffett.

1980: Grant from University of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia given to modernize facilities.

1982: Re-dedication after interior renovation.

1983: Greenhouse demolished and removed

Architect(s): O'Connor and Kilham

Donor(s): US Department of Health, Education and Welfare ; Whitehall Foundation ; James A. Moffett II ; General Foods

Named for: George Monroe Moffett, Class of 1904

Other Agent(s): Matthews Construction Co. (builder of)

Materials: Pale Brown Brick

Function: Laboratory Spaces; Offices; Science Building

Style: Modern