 | Board of Visitors minutes November 9, 1951 |  |
BUILDING PROGRAM
Naval Armory
The President requested approval of the Board for the construction of the Naval Armory,
stating that there was a Legislative appropriation for this building, which had been supplemented
by the Governor. The President pointed out that it was essential that this building be completed
to provide facilities for instruction. Upon the recommendation of the architects, Taylor and Fisher,
the bid of John W. Daniel and Company, Incorporated, in the amount of $106,442 was accepted as the
lowest and best bid.
Medical Center
The matter of the adoption of the proposal for the execution of plans for the Addition to
the Medical School and a Cancer Laboratory, with approximate cost, having been presented at the June, 1950
meeting of the Board by the President, and tentative approval having been secured at that time, the
following resolution was adopted.
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Visitors of The Rector and Visitors of the University of
Virginia that the action of the President in awarding contracts for the Addition to the Medical
School and for the Cancer Laboratory, as set forth below, be and is hereby approved:
| Wise Contracting Co., Inc. | Construction Work | $510,691 |
| W. A. Christian | Electrical Work | 48,742 |
| S. H. Guza | Plumbing and Heating | 103,733 |
| Salem Foundry and Machine Works, Inc. |
Elevator | 15,940 |
| N. W. Martin and Bros., Inc. | Air Conditioning | 4,200 |
| Laburnum Construction Corp. | Construction Work | $110,342 |
| Godwin-Holstead Electric Co. | Electrical Work | 13,654 |
| C. P. Martin | Plumbing and Heating | 51,232 |
Hospital Accommodations for Negro Patients
The President reported that plans were under way for a new wing to the Hospital which
would join the present Barringer and Davis buildings and reduce the crowding in the Hospital,
thus releasing excellent facilities in the Hospital which will be made available for Negro
patients.
| Board of Visitors minutes November 9, 1951 | |