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    Interior View of Library's Entrance and Display Cases
    (1970-07)
    Book display cases are shown in the left side of the image. To the right, the library entrance and staff "book checker" desk are visible.
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    Interior View of the Merl Kelce Library Entrance
    (1970-07)
    This view of the interior library entrance shows a clerk at the "book checker" desk. Without an electronic security system, The University of Tampa's new library (opened in September of 1969) relied on staff members to inspect patron's purses and backpacks as they exited the building.
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    University of Tampa Students in the Periodicals Reading Area
    (1990)
    Students enjoy the Periodicals Reading Area at the library. A small portion of the original chandelier is visible in the upper left corner of the image.
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    University of Tampa Students at the Study Carrels
    (1990)
    Students use the study carrels at the library. Computers, card catalogs and stacks are visible in the background.
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    Student Doing Research Using a Library Computer (Version 2)
    (1990)
    A University of Tampa student uses a large, desk-top computer with a printer and stack of CD-ROM drives. Another computer is visible in the background.
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    Student Doing Research Using a Library Computer (Version 1)
    (1990)
    A University of Tampa student uses a large, desk-top computer with a printer and stack of CD-ROM drives. A card catalog is visible in the background.
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    Sigma Phi Epsilon, Fraternity at The University of Tampa
    (1959)
    This former private residence, at 108 Crescent Place, served as the fraternity house for members of Sigma Phi Epsilon from 1954 to 1965. Delo Hall is seen on the right.
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    Delo Hall, Dormitory at the University of Tampa
    (1979)
    This 11-story building was located on Crescent Place at North B Street, now called Frederic H. Spaulding Drive. This image is of the eastern façade, the camera is aimed southwest. It was originally know as the Myelvaron. It served as a hotel and apartment building before being purchased by The University of Tampa in 1966. It was converted into a dormitory and named after The University of Tampa's fifth president, David M. Delo, and his wife, Elsie "Sunny" Delo. The structure was razed in 2000 to make way for the Vaughn Center.
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    University South, Dormitory at The University of Tampa
    (1979)
    This private residence was located at 711 North A Steet. It was purchased between 1974 and 1975. It served as a dormitory from 1976 through 1985 and was razed in 1985 to make way for the new Res Com dormitory.
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    University North, Dormitory at the University of Tampa
    (1981)
    This building was a private residence before becoming a dormitory in 1975. It was located at 710 North B street, on the south side of the street. It was razed in 1985 to make room for new dormitory known as Res Com.
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    University East, Dormitory at The University of Tampa
    (1981)
    This building was located at 611 North A Street and is shown looking east from North Brevard Avenue. This view shows the west side of the building. It was constructed in 1961 by UT Industrial Arts students and alumni. The building housed the equipment for the Industrial Arts program until 1979 when it became a dormitory. The building was razed in 1999 near the site of Brevard Hall.
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    University West, Dormitory at The University of Tampa
    (1981)
    This brick building, located at the southeast corner of the intersection of North B Street and North Boulevard, was originally the Wilkist Apartments. It was used as a co-ed dormitory from approximately 1975 until it was razed in the Summer of 2000.
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    Alpha Epsilon Pi, Fraternity House at The University of Tampa
    (1979)
    This two-story, wood-frame house was located at 715 North A Street on the campus of The University of Tampa. It was used as student housing from 1976 to 1984.
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    Rivershore Tower, Dormitory at The University of Tampa
    (1977-08-10) Edelson, Irv
    Looking south across Kennedy Boulevard, a Denny's Restaurant, parking lot and seven-story building are visible. This property was purchased by The University of Tampa in August of 1977. The former hotel was converted into a 192 room dormitory. It was sold in September of 1986 and was razed in January of 1987.
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    Joe B. Acken Memorial Bench in Plant Park (View 2)
    (1995) Bagley, Art
    Located in a shady spot near the Spanish-American War Memorial, this bench was dedicated to Joe B. Acken, an artist and architect from New York City. In later life, he was confined to a wheelchair and came to Plant Park to paint and play checkers. The bench was removed in 1999 during a construction project. The inscription reads: 1871 Joe B. Acken 1930 Hate hypocrisy, love all beauty and face each day smiling.
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    Joe B. Acken Memorial Bench in Plant Park (View 1)
    (1995) Bagley, Art
    This memorial bench was dedicated to Joe B. Acken. Mr. Acken, an architect and artist, came to Tampa in 1915. Though confined to a wheelchair, he visited Plant Park at the University of Tampa to paint and play checkers in this shady bower. The bench was removed during a construction project in 1999. The inscription reads: 1871 Joe B Acken 1930 Hate hypocrisy, love all beauty and face each day smiling.
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    Proposed Library, University of Tampa
    (1965-10)
    This is one in a series of architectural renderings of the proposed new library building on campus. The building's northwestern face is seen from across the Hillsborough River. Architects listed: Eliot Chapin Fletcher, A.I.A. and Frank S. Valenti, A.I.A.
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    Demolition Near the Science Wing of Plant Hall at the University of Tampa
    (1976-01)
    In the foreground, the image shows the demolition of the GCR (Government Classroom) Building. Four men push against the west wall of the building. In the background, a metal fire escape reaching to the third floor of the exterior of the west wall of the Science Wing is visible. A brick and mortar extension that was appended to the Science Wing's west face is also visible. Both were removed between 1976 and 1987.
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    Demolition Near the University of Tampa's Science Wing
    (1976-01)
    After the demolition of the University of Tampa's GCR (Government Classroom) Building in 1976, a brick and mortar addition to the south wall of Plant Hall's Science Wing is visible to the left. This addition was removed prior to 1987.
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    GCR Building at the University of Tampa
    (1976-01)
    The GCR building was a multi-purpose building on the University of Tampa campus. Built around 1947, it was alternatively named the Canteen, Government Classroom Building, War Administration Building and ROTC Building. It was razed in January 1976.
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