Irwin Library

The Irwin Library is one of the two libraries operated by Butler University.[1] Minoru Yamasaki was the lead architect, and constructed the library in the architectural style of New Formalism.[2] Construction of the library cost $2.25 million, of which $1.5 million was underwritten by the Irwin-Sweeney-Miller foundation.[3] After construction was finished, the library's first day of operation was on September 9, 1963. The library was named in honor of William G. Irwin,[4] who served as a trustee of Butler University from 1908 until his death in 1943.[5]

References

  1. ↑ "Spaces". Butler University. Retrieved 12 August 2016.
  2. ↑ Holden, Matt (September 25, 2013). "Book Smart: Butler University's Irwin Library Turns 50". Indianapolis Monthly. Retrieved 12 August 2016.
  3. ↑ "Irwin Library Dedicated as Idea 'Treasure House'", The Republic, p. 5, May 3, 1965, retrieved 12 August 2016
  4. ↑ "Irwin Library". Butler University. Retrieved 12 August 2016.
  5. ↑ "William Irwin Dies in Office", The Indianapolis Star, p. 9, December 15, 1943, retrieved 12 August 2016
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