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  Location

  south central part of Case campus
  
  Description
  Observatory made of cement piers and corrugated iron

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  Other Names
  Transit House
  1905-1907: Observatory

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  Constructed
  1897
  
  Razed
  ca. 1920
  
  General Contractor
  The Van Dorn Iron Works Co.    

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  Cost   
  $250

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  Occupants
  1897-ca. 1920: Case Mathematics and Astronomy Dept.
  
  Uses
  1897-ca. 1920: Research and teaching

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  Trivia
  First Case building razed
  
  This summary was compiled by staff of the University Archives from sources in the custody of the Archives.
  
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