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Listen: The Bluegrass & Old-Time ProgramGeorge Merrick speaking at the cornerstone ceremony for UM's Merrick Building - Coral Gables, Florida
Image Number
RC21241
Photographer
Fishbaugh, W. A.(William Arthur), 1873-1950
Date
1926-02-04
Date Note
Photographed on February 4, 1926.
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Reference collection
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Physical Description
1 photoprint - b&w - 7 x 11 in.
General Note
The building would be named in honor of Reverend Solomon Greasley Merrick, father of the founder of the City of Coral Gables, George Merrick, who was also the founder of the University. In 1926 George Merrick donated $5 million and 160 acres of land to build the University of Miami.
George Merrick speaking at the cornerstone ceremony for UM's Merrick Building - Coral Gables, Florida
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