Anthropology and Sociology -- Isabel MacInnes Building

Location:
6303 Northwest Marine Dr.
Date:
1950-1951
Architect:
Sharp & Thompson, Berwick, Pratt
Cost:
$164,890
Sources of funds:
Government grant, money raised by the Alumni-UBC Development Fund for Women's Dorms, PTF and other women's organizations' donations.
Person after whom named:
Dr. Isabel MacInnes, first woman to be appointed to the faculty of UBC, professor and later Head of the German Department.
Use history:
Originally built as a women's residence.
In the early 1970s renovated and used as temporary facilites for Law.
Home of the Department of Anthropology and Sociology since 1976.
Architectural features:
Reinforced concrete 2-storeys.
Sources:
Thompson, Berwick, Pratt; Ubyssey Nov.14, 1950

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