Dr. Richard H. Young, MD : Remarks at the Cornerstone Laying Ceremony for the Morton Medical Research Building [transcript]

Identifier3.101919

TypeDocument

Date createdJune 15 1954

DescriptionRemarks made by Dr. Richard H. Young, MD, Dean of Northwestern University Medical School for the cornerstone-laying ceremony. "This building will be the keystone of the triad of the activities and the responsibilities of the Medical School, namely, teaching, research and service." He then lists each medical department and their location in the building.  
The building will be unique in its design as it provides complete flexibility of arrangement of laboratories and offices by the utilization of movable steel partitions and by the provision of electrical and plumbing services on a l0 ft. modular plan. Northwestern University Medical School's splendid reputation in the teaching of medical students will be enhanced and fortified with the opportunities for research and graduate education afforded by this new unit of the Medical Center.

Related EntitiesMorton, Margaret Gray (is related to)
Morton Medical Research Building (is related to)

LanguageEnglish