Adelbert Road, 2029/2045
| Location |
1928-1949+: 2029 Adelbert Road
Description
14-room frame house and 2-car garage containing offices, classrooms, labs, and library
This property continued in use after 1949. Post-1949 research is not yet completed.
Other Names
1930-1931: School of Pharmacy
Curtis House
Razed
1949: Demolished converted barn behind building
Cost
1920: $30,000
1949 sale price: $25 for barn
Financing
1920: Proceeds from sale of Ohio Wesleyan Medical School Building
Occupants
10/1920-1949: School of Pharmacy
1949+: University Library
Uses
| 10/1920-1949: Research and teaching 1943-?: Classes 1949+: Storage |
Bought
| 7/1920: from Monroe and Emily Curtis Sold 1949: Barn to Broadway House Wrecking & Material Company Trivia Last University Circle home of School of Pharmacy |
Alterations and Modifications
Description
1920: 2-story 40x40 feet addition
Cost
$15,000
Financing
Proceeds from sale of Ohio Wesleyan Medical School Building
Alterations and Modifications
Description1928: Moved building to 2029 Adelbert Road for construction of Hanna House
Alterations and Modifications
Description1949: Converted laboratory to library storage
Cost
$13,636.80 estimated (including shelving)
This summary was compiled by staff of the University Archives from sources in the custody of the Archives.
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