Forestry and Geology building

"The Forestry and Geology Building [was] formally dedicated on May 12, 1931, at a gathering in the main room of the [new] Library." Present were: Dean of F'ton, Very Rev. Scovil Neales ; UNB President Dr. C.C. Jones; His Honour the Lieutenant Governor, Major General H.H. McLean; Minister of Lands and Mines, Hon. C.D. Richards; Minister of Public Works, Hon. D.A. Stewart; Premier of N.B., Hon. J.B.M. Baxter (AB 2) 22 Nov 1927: Professor Webb " authorized to solicit subscriptions for the erection of a Forestry Building" (SM5 7). 14 May 1930: Chancellor Jones reports that $15,000 will be needed for furniture and equipment (SM5 31). 25 Nov 1930: Committee formed to prepare formal opening ceremonies at next Encaenia (SM5 45). 22 Nov 1928: President reports that the Provincial Government has devoted $200,000 towards the building of the "Provincial Building," which will house the Department of Forestry, containing labs, lecture rooms, and a museum to enable research work in Geology and Minerology under the direction of the Provincial dept. of Lands and Mines (PR 1927-1928: 148). 19 Feb 1946: Forestry Building to have addition of 3rd storey, to be completed by January 1947. Committee to "proceed with plans and call for tenders" (SM6 40). 15 Feb 1946: Tenders received for additional storey are above estimated costs; construction is deferred (SM6 49). 8 Oct 1946: The University purchased army huts, and are using one for the workshop, normally in the Forestry building, thereby providing needed space for classrooms and labs (SM6 53). 15 April 1947: Tenders again called for construction of 3rd storey, plus heating plant and a freight elevator. Diamond Construction ($229,900) and Otis Elevator ($8,720) awarded contracts; completion set for 31 Dec 1947 (SM6 67).