Adelbert Gym, exterior, north side
1 2024-09-27T15:27:54+00:00 Julia Teran 9aca9c408841ff28b321d7128a1e5c918a151e1d 9 1 Adelbert Gym, exterior, north side, 1888? 2024-09-27T15:27:54+00:00 CWRU Archives public domain Adelbert Gym 1888 00001 1888? unknown [Places] Julia Teran 9aca9c408841ff28b321d7128a1e5c918a151e1dThis page is referenced by:
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Adelbert Gym, 1888
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Adelbert Gym, 1888
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southwest side of Adelbert Road, set back from road, facing northLocation
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 GymnasiumConstructed
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 gymAlterations 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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