Case Western Reserve University Archives

Adelbert Gym, 1888

Location
southwest side of Adelbert Road, set back from road, facing north

Description
2-story gym with gallery containing running track; 35x60 feet gym floor; attached by hallway, on northeast part of building, to Adelbert Gym, 1919
This property continued in use after 1949. Post-1949 research is not yet completed.

Other Names
Gymnasium
Adelbert Gymnasium (Adelbert College)
University Gymnasium


Constructed
ca. 1887-1888

Architect
Charles Arey


Cost   
1888: $10,200-$12,100 (included some furnishings)

Financing
1888: Gifts of unknown amounts from unknown donors
Occupants
1888-1949+: Adelbert Physical Education Dept. and WRU Intercollegiate Athletics

Uses
1888-1949+: Athletics and recreation
Trivia
First WRU men's gym
Alterations and Modifications

Description
1918-1919: Renovated basement, adding showers, locker rooms, and toilet facilities

Cost
$175,000-$225,217.20 for construction of Adelbert Gym, 1919 and remodeling of Adelbert Gym, 1888

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

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