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An original press photograph from the archives of the venerable 150 year-old Star Tribune newspaper in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Type & Size: A 10x8" original photograph.
Condition: Photo from a working archive. May contain notes, marks, labels, clippings, and/or retouching by the staff at the time of publication. May contain issues associated with time, age, and use. Please see images for scans.
This original silver gelatin photograph showcases an architectural drawing of the accepted design for Metropolitan State University. The detailed sketch is likely for a new campus building and is presented as part of a broader university development plan in St. Paul, Minnesota. Captured by photographer Rita Reed for a newspaper, the image is dated February 14, 1990.
Metropolitan State University is known for its commitment to adult education and community engagement. The design in the photograph might represent a significant expansion or enhancement of the campus, reflecting the university's growth and adaptation to educational needs at the time.
Text present on photo:
PHOTOGRAPHER: Rita Reed DATE: 2.14/90
PHOTO ASSIGNMT SLUG: barpix WRITER: kelly
INTENDED SECTION: st. paul
BACKGROUND INFO:
AUG 04 1990
CAPTION FOR THIS PIC: Architectural drawing of the
accepted design for [Metro State University]
[Metropolitan State University]
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The press photo archives contained a mix of silver gelatin and wire photographs from sources such as Associated Press Wirephoto. Generally B&W images with no typed text on them in this archive are silver gelatin images, and photos with typed text are wire photos. All images are vintage and original to their era.
