METALS DEVELOPMENT BUILDING
Built: 1959-61
Addition: 1966-67
Architect: Tinsley, Higgins, Lighter & Lyon
Contractor: 1959 W.A. Klinger Co., 1966 James Thompson & Sons
The Atomic Energy Commission proposed this building in 1951 and requested that land be leased for the site.1 However, it was April of 1959 before a lease was executed.2 Bids were taken in June by the A.E.C. 3
Bids for equipment items – an extrusion press, rolling mill, laboratory equipment and elevator – and for the storm sewer extension, were taken by the university under separate contracts, although all costs were reimbursed by the Atomic Energy Commission.
A machine shop addition on the north side of the building was constructed in 1966-67. 4