Architectural Resources Group

The Stanford Museum was built in memory of Leland Stanford Jr., son of Leland and Jane Stanford. It was one of the first structures in the United States to be built completely of reinforced concrete, engineered by Ernest Ransome. Construction was begun in 1891; the Museum opened its doors in 1894.

From the description of Leland Stanford Museum photographic documentation : photographs, 1996-1997. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122384792

Roble Hall was the first women's dormitory at Stanford University, built in 1891 of Ransome reinforced concrete. It was renamed Sequoia Hall in 1918 and used as a men's dormitory; in 1957 it was reduced to a one-story building and used for academic offices. It was demolished in 1996 to make way for new science and engineering buildings.

From the description of Roble Hall (Sequoia Hall) Stanford University : report, 1996. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122511077

From the guide to the Roble Hall (Sequoia Hall) Stanford University report, 1996, (Department of Special Collections and University Archives)

Biographical/Historical Sketch

The Angel of Grief is a marble sculpture on the Stanford University grounds, erected in 1901 as a memorial to Jane Stanford's brother Henry Lathrop.

From the guide to the Angel of Grief condition survey report, (Department of Special Collections and University Archives)

Biographical/Historical Sketch

The Stanford Museum was built in memory of Leland Stanford Jr., son of Leland and Jane Stanford. It was one of the first structures in the United States to be built completely of reinforced concrete, engineered by Ernest Ransome. Construction was begun in 1891; the Museum opened its doors in 1894.

From the guide to the Architectural Resources Group, The Leland Stanford Junior Museum paint analysis., (Department of Special Collections and University Archives)