Abbott Power Plant Photographs, 1934-1989

With the September 20, 1967 reorganization of the Physical Plant Department by the Board of Trustees, the Plant and Services Department became responsible for the operation and maintenance of Physical Plant Services, alterations to existing buildings, for security of property and for operation and maintenance of Auxiliary Services, including housing, food service and Illini Union facilities.¹ In 1972, the title of Plant and Services was changed to Operation and Maintenance Division.²

1. Board of Trustees Transactions, 54th Report, Sept. 20, 1967, p. 712.

2. Staff Directory, University of Illinois, 1972/73, p. 48.