Robert D. Farber University Archives and Special Collections

Ford Hall Construction

This gallery includes photographs of Middlesex University’s construction of Ford Hall in 1939 and 1940.

Photographs from the Middlesex University Collection

Excavation of the site for Ford Hall. Picture shows a construction vehicle on the site.

Excavation. Before construction began, crews prepared the site for construction. July 27, 1939.

Excavation in progress. Picture shows a truck on the site.

Excavation. August 8, 1939.

The foundation in progress. Picture shows piles of rocks and dirt, and a wheel barrow.

The Foundation. Crews begin work on the foundation. September 16, 1939.

Two workers building the foundation. Portions of a wall are evident in the picture

The Foundation. September 22, 1939.

The brick wall being built.

Brick Wall. Crews start work on Ford Hall's brick walls. November 1, 1939.

Two people working on the construction, one with a broom.

Construction Continues. November 1, 1939.

Picture shows the walls being built, with construction equipment nearby.

Construction Continues. November 15, 1939.

Construction on the walls in progress with a pile of bricks.

Brick Wall. Construction on the walls continues. November 15, 1939.

A pile of supplies covered by a tarp, on the ground in front of the partially built brick walls.

Supplies. Supplies, probably bricks, lay covered by a tarp. December 8, 1939.

Bricklayers working on the walls in the distance. There are 2 carts in the foreground

Construction Continues. December 8, 1939.

Construction site with a supplies covered by a tarp, in front of the partially built brick walls.

Supplies. December 30, 1939.

A window frame being installed in the brick wall. Wood posts and scaffolding are in front of the partially built brick wall.

Window Frame. A window frame being installed. December 30, 1939.

Arches. On the left half of this photograph are the arches that were in the Middlesex University stable and later the Brandeis Central Development Records office.

Arches. On the left half of this photograph are the arches that were in the Middlesex University stable and later the Brandeis Central Development Records office. December 30, 1939.

Photo of building under scaffolding.

Construction Continues. February 1, 1940.

The exterior of the building under construction with scaffolding and wood beams.

Construction Continues. February 5, 1940.

Building under construction, with scaffolding extending up to where the second floor will be. Snow covers the ground.

Under Construction. February 16, 1940.

Piles of lumber in front of the building, which has scaffolding.

Under Construction. April 6, 1940.

The building under construction with piles of bricks, lumber, a ladder and scaffolding.

Scafolding. Crews install scafolding as Ford Hall begins to take shape. April 6, 1940.

The corner of the building under scaffolding, with a construction vehicle to the side.

Construction Continues. April 15, 1940.

Work crew are installing windows. 2 men stand on the top level of the building while one works on the ground below.

Windows. The work crew installs windows as the walls of Ford Hall grow upward. April 15, 1940.

the second story is being added to the building behind scaffolding.

Scafolding & Walls. The scaffolding and the walls of Ford Hall continue to rise. April 26, 1940.

View of the corner of the building as the second story is built up behind scaffolding.

Under Construction. May 15, 1940.

Looking upward at the corner of the building with scaffolding

Almost Done. Ford Hall nearing completion. May 15, 1940.

Towards the end of the construction, this photo shows an upper story, with scaffolding, and trees with leaves partially obscuring the view.

Nearing Completion. June 7, 1940.

View of the 3rd floor being added to the building, with scaffolding, and trees alongside the building.

Construction Continues. June 7, 1940.

Close to completion, this photo shows the building with its top floor and roof. There are cars parked out front and several trees partially obscure the view.

Taking shape. The recognizable exterior of Ford Hall very close to completion. July 8, 1940.

The consruction crew finishing the third floor of the building.

Under Construction. The construction crew finishing the third floor. July 8, 1940.

Photo of construction of the third floor of the building.

Ford Hall Nears Completion. July 8, 1940.

Photo of the building with the roof added.

Roof Added. With the roof added the construction project is almost finished. August 2, 1940.

Photo of nearly completed building, with roof and windows, and minimal scaffolding on one side.

Near Completion. August 16, 1940.

Photo of the building with its scaffolding removed, nearly completed.

Practically Done. The brand new building with its scaffolding removed. It opens as the Veterarian School of Middlesex University. September 12, 1940.