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Opened in 1928, the Plummer Building is an iconic symbol of Mayo Clinic, designated as a National Historic Landmark. It is named for Henry S. Plummer, M.D., the “diversified genius” who designed it and who created many of the systems, and procedures – such as the medical record, and registration system – still in use at Mayo Clinic today.
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A renaissance man with interests in medical science, the...
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History. 1922 postcard showing the building design before the addition of the bell tower. The early design collaboration between Henry Stanley Plummer and Franklin Ellerbe established the model for future generations of new clinic and hospital buildings. The new 1928 Art Deco Mayo Clinic building was the physical manifestation of the early Mayo ...
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The Plummer Building, dedicated in 1928, was designed by Ellerbe Architects in consultation with Dr Plummer and the Mayo brothers. The main entrance to the building, which resembles a Romanesque cathedral portal, is defined by classical Corinthian columns and figures.
At 292 feet, the Plummer Building was the tallest structure in Minnesota until 1932, when it was surpassed by the Foshay Tower in Minneapolis. At the time of its completion, Rochester’s airport was less than a mile away and a large warning beacon light was added to the top of the tower to alert approaching aircraft.
Mar 20, 2024 · The Board of Governors Room in the Plummer Building was the heart of the Mayo Clinic from 1928-1954. The Board conducted weekly meetings there to decide best practices for the Clinic and to shape its future.
