This annotation was created by Christine Liebson.
9. Newton Diehl Baker Memorial Building
Location:
167 Public Square
Description:
Main section 6 stories with basement, 100x80 feet; 2-story section between main section and auditorium of 95x16 feet; 1-story auditorium section of 100x70 feet with stage section 30x50 feet; total interior area 69,793 square feet; construction of steel and concrete; Public Square and East 2nd Street sides are of stone (south and east sides of building); north and west walls are of brick
This property continued in use after 1949. Post-1949 research is not yet completed.
Formal Name:
Newton Diehl Baker Memorial
Named For:
Newton D. Baker, trustee
Other Names:
Cleveland College, Chamber of Commerce
Cost: 1929-1932 rent: $30,000 per year; 1931-1933 rent: $40,000 per year;1934 rent: $45,000 per year; 1942 purchase: ?
Financing:
1929-1942 rent: ?; 1942 purchase: Loan
Occupants:
1929-1949+: Cleveland College
Uses:
1929-1949+: Academic or administrative
Bought:
4/1942: from Cleveland Chamber of Commerce
Leased:
1929-1942: from Cleveland Chamber of Commerce
Ceremonies: Dedication and naming 12/4/1942
Trivia: First WRU building named for Newton D. Baker
The archived blog post, "Namesakes: Newton D. Baker and the Baker Buildings" written by archives staff provides additional information about Baker's instrumental role in the founding of Cleveland College.
Alterations and Modifications
Description
1929: Unspecified alterations
Cost: $104,000 ($75,000 for alterations; $29,000 for furniture and equipment)
Financing: Loan
Alterations and Modifications
Description
1948: Converted A. Caswell Ellis Auditorium to a lounge and recreation center
Cost: $5,000?

This summary was compiled by staff of the University Archives from sources in the custody of the Archives.
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