Campus Location Map
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Chemical Laboratory, 1887
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Chemical Laboratory, 1887
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1886-1892: central part of Case campusLocation
1892-1949+: south part of Case campus
Description
2 stories plus basement and attic; 33x43 feet; wooden, covered with slate, on brick foundation
This property continued in use after 1949. Post-1949 research is not yet completed.Other Names
Janitor's house
1887-1892: Chemical Laboratory
Constructed
11/1886-1887
Architect
Charles Mabery
Cost
1887: $3,000
Occupants
2/1887-1892: Case Chemistry Dept.
1892-1949+: Janitor
Uses
2/1887-1892: Classes and research
1892-1949+: Residence
Trivia
First Case building relocatedAlterations and Modifications
Description
1892: Moved lab to south part of Case campus
This summary was compiled by staff of the University Archives from sources in the custody of the Archives.
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Ether Drift Research House
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Ether Drift Research House
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northeast part of Case campusLocation
Description
Green one-story, octagonal building of metal with peaked roofOther Names
Ether Drift House
Ether Drift Research House
Constructed
1926
Razed
12/1937
Occupants
1926-1937: Case Physics Dept.
Uses
1926-1937: Research
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Tomlinson Hall
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Tomlinson Hall
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northwest part of Case campusLocation
Description
3-story building; footings, foundation walls, floors and roof of reinforced concrete; exterior walls of Indiana limestone backed with brick; main entrance trimmed with Minnesota Pearl Grey Granite, containing student union, library, offices, dining facilities
"The Searcher," the figure above the front door, was described by the architect as "ever searching for new things in the world and in science that makes for a better world in which all society may live and prosper."
This property continued in use after 1949. Post-1949 research is not yet completed.Formal Names
Tomlinson Hall
Named For
George A. Tomlinson, friend
Other Names
Tomlinson Memorial Student Union BuildingConstructed
?-9/1947
Architect
Walker and Weeks
General Contractor
The Albert M. Higley Company
Financing
Gift of $550,000 or $640,000 from Laura Tomlinson, friend
Occupants
1947-1949+: Case student and faculty groups
Uses
1947-1949+: Recreation, library, offices, dining facilities
Ceremonies
Dedication: 5/2/1948
Trivia
Last Case student center
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Case Main Building
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Case Main Building
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north central part of Case campusLocation
Description
3 stories plus basement and attic; 92x167 feet; containing offices, classrooms, laboratories
This property continued in use after 1949. Post-1949 research is not yet completed.Other Names
Case Main
Main Building
Old Main
Constructed
4/1883-1885
Architect
1885: John Eisenmann
Occupants
1885-1886: Case President, all academic departments
1886-1888: vacant
1888-1890: Case President, Mathematics Dept., Civil Engineering Dept., Engineering Drawing Dept., Electrical Engineering Dept., Mechanical Engineering Dept., Mining Engineering Dept., Physics Dept., Geology & Mineralogy Dept., Modern Languages Dept., English Dept.
1890-1892: Case President, Astronomy Dept., Mathematics Dept., Civil Engineering Dept., Engineering Drawing Dept., Electrical Engineering Dept., Mechanical Engineering Dept., Mining Engineering Dept., Physics Dept., Geology & Mineralogy Dept., Modern Languages Dept., English Dept.
1892-1894: Case President, Astronomy Dept., Mathematics Dept., Civil Engineering Dept., Engineering Drawing Dept., Electrical Engineering Dept., Physics Dept., Geology & Mineralogy Dept., Modern Languages Dept., English Dept.
1894-1896: Case President, Mathematics & Astronomy Dept., Civil Engineering Dept., Engineering Drawing Dept., Electrical Engineering Dept., Natural History Dept., Physics Dept., Geology & Mineralogy Dept., Modern Languages Dept., English Dept.
1896-1898: Case President, Mathematics & Astronomy Dept., Civil Engineering Dept., Engineering Drawing Dept., Natural History Dept., Physics Dept., Geology & Mineralogy Dept., Modern Languages Dept., English Dept.
1898-1903: Case President, Mathematics & Astronomy Dept., Civil Engineering Dept., Applied Mechanics Dept., Engineering Drawing Dept., Natural History Dept., Physics Dept., Geology & Mineralogy Dept., Modern Languages Dept., English Dept.
1903-1906: Case President, Mathematics & Astronomy Dept., Civil Engineering Dept., Applied Mechanics Dept., Engineering Drawing Dept., Natural History Dept., Physics Dept., Geology & Mineralogy Dept., Modern Languages Dept., English Dept., Economics Dept.
1906-1907: Case President, General Library, Mathematics & Astronomy Dept., Civil Engineering Dept., Applied Mechanics Dept., Engineering Drawing Dept., Natural History Dept., Geology & Mineralogy Dept., Modern Languages Dept., English Dept., Economics Dept.
1907-1917: Case President, General Library, Mathematics & Astronomy Dept., Civil Engineering Dept., Applied Mechanics Dept., Engineering Drawing Dept., Natural History Dept., Geology & Mineralogy Dept., Modern Languages Dept., English Dept.
1917-1927: Case President, General Library, Mathematics & Astronomy Dept., Civil Engineering Dept., Applied Mechanics Dept., Engineering Drawing Dept., Geology & Mineralogy Dept., Modern Languages Dept., English Dept.
1927-1928: Case President, General Library, Mathematics & Astronomy Dept., Civil Engineering Dept., Applied Mechanics Dept., Engineering Drawing Dept., Geology & Mineralogy Dept., Modern Languages Dept., English Dept., Economics Dept., History Dept.
1928-1930: Case President, General Library, Mathematics & Astronomy Dept., Civil Engineering Dept., Engineering Drawing Dept., Geology & Mineralogy Dept., Modern Languages Dept., English Dept., Economics Dept., History Dept.
1930-1931: Case President, General Library, Mathematics Dept., Civil Engineering Dept., Engineering Drawing Dept., Geology & Mineralogy Dept., Modern Languages Dept., English Dept., Economics Dept., History Dept.
1931-1932: Case President, General Library, Mathematics Dept., Civil Engineering Dept., Engineering Administration Dept., Engineering Drawing Dept., Geology & Mineralogy Dept., Modern Languages Dept., English Dept., Economics Dept., History Dept.
1932-1940: Case President, General Library, Mathematics Dept., Civil Engineering Dept., Engineering Administration Dept., Engineering Drawing Dept., Geology & Mineralogy Dept., Language & Literature Dept., Social Studies Dept.
1940-1948: Case President, Case Secretary, Case Treasurer, General Library, Mathematics Dept., Civil Engineering Dept., Engineering Administration Dept., Engineering Drawing Dept., Geology & Mineralogy Dept., Language & Literature Dept., Social Studies Dept.
1948-1949: Case President, Case Secretary, Case Treasurer, General Library, Mathematics Dept., Civil Engineering Dept., Engineering Administration Dept., Engineering Drawing Dept., Geology & Mineralogy Dept., Language & Literature Dept., Social Studies Dept.
Uses
1885-1886: offices, classes, research and teaching
1886-1888: none
1888-1905: offices, classes, research and teaching
1906-1949+: offices, classes, research and teaching, library
Ceremonies
Groundbreaking: 4/24/1883
Trivia
First Case building in University CircleAlterations and Modifications
Description
1888: Rebuilt after fire on 10/27/1886 destroyed much of the original building
1892: Converted attic to a gymnasium
1896: Installed electricity
1932: Converted unused space in tower to a supplementary gymnasium
1940: Remodeled basement, first and second floors; replaced south first floor entrance by entrance at basement level
1948: Remodeled fourth floor offices and tower
Architect
1888: Clarence O. Arey
Cost
1888: ?
1892: ?
1896: ?
1932: ?
1940: $33,461.45
1948: ?
Financing
1888: ?
1892: ?
1896: ?
1932: ?
1940: Operating funds
1948: ?
This summary was compiled by staff of the University Archives from sources in the custody of the Archives.
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