This image shows the original layout of the first and basement floors in 1932 - note that the radioactivity labs are labelled as the 'Constant Temperature' and 'Low Temperature' rooms since they have not been refurbished into laboratories.
During this speech given at the Founder's Convocation Day of 1942, the wonders of the physical universe and the desire to understand the mystery of life are extolled by Dr. Harry E. Paisley
Dr. Omwake writes about the finishing touches on the science building and states his anticipation of the educational advantages that will be provided by the construction