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Wayne State University; Buildings; Community Arts

Circa 1950s. Night time image of entrance of Community Arts Building looking in at gallery. Date on photo is September 11, 1957.

Wayne State University; Buildings; Community Arts and Auditorium

Circa 1950s. Dr. Clarence B. Hilberry, Wayne State University president, and Ruth Stevens, representing the City’s Capital Gifts Committee, break ground for the final unit in the University’s Community Arts Center. Date on photo September 1,1957

Wayne State University; Buildings; Community Arts and Auditorium

Circa 1950s. Four members of Wayne State University’s Board of Governors (left to right) Melvin E. Bleich, Dr. Remus G. Robinson, Miss Louise C. Grace and Dr. Warren B. Cooksey, participating in the groundbreaking ceremonies for the final unit in the University’s Community Arts Center. Date on photo September 11,1957.

Wayne State University; Buildings; Community Arts and Audoritorium

Circa 1950s. DR. Clarence B. Hilberry, Wayne State University president and Mrs. Betty Becker and Mrs. Gladys Canty, members of the University's Board of Goverors, participate in the groundbreaking ceremonies. Date on photo is September 16,1957

Wayne State University; Buildings; Community Arts and Auditorium

Circa 1950s. Groundbreaking of the final unit of he University’s Community Arts Center. Date on photo September 11,1957. Image is of three men and a boy in a large piece of earth moving equipment.