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UW Founded
UW Website The University of Washington was founded on November 4, 1861 and originally opened as the <b>Territorial University of Washington.</b>. -
Suzzallo Library opens
UW Libraries website Named after former University of Washington president Henry Suzzallo, the library opened in 1926. -
Suzzallo Library Naming
Following his death in 1933, the library was named after Henry Suzzallo as it was his crown jewel during his administration as president of the University of Washington. -
South wing complete
The second phase of the library, the South wing, was completed in 1935. The Grand Staircase was also built at this time. -
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Test timespan
This is a test of the timespan function. -
Third wing complete
This addition added a floor between the first and second floors of the original building. -
Allen Library built
The Allen Library was completed in 1990. It is named after former associate director of the University library system Kenneth S. Allen, father of Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen.
