Ligertwood Building

The unprecedented growth experienced by the University in increased student enrolments in the twenty years following the Second World War caused a critical shortage of accommodation.  Where possible new buildings were built or extended.  Following closely after the construction of the multi-storied Napier Building, the Ligertwood Building was completed in 1967 with funds provided through the Australian Universities Commission.

It was named in honour of Sir George Ligertwood (1888-1966), Supreme Court Judge, member of the University Council, and Chancellor of the University between 1961 and 1966.

Originally it was designed as a five-story building (to accommodate the Faculty of Law and the Departments of Classics and Philosophy).  Two additional floors were added in 1995.  

Taken from University of Adelaide Archives Information Sheet No.21