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Adelbert Road, 2087
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Adelbert Road, 2087
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1920-1927: 2087 Adelbert RoadLocation
1927-?: west side of Adelbert Road
Description
frame house
This property continued in use after 1949. Post-1949 research is not yet completed.Other Names
Annex
Bolton Dormitory
Field House
Cost
1920: $15,000?
Occupants
?-6/1924: Park School
9/1924-1927: School of Nursing
1927-?: Adelbert Physical Education Dept.
Uses
?-6/1924: Classes
9/1924-1927: Residence
1927-?: Offices
Bought
4/1920: from Delta Upsilon Chapter House Company
Trivia
Second WRU building relocatedAlterations and Modifications
Description
1924: Converted residence to dormitory
Cost
$5,000 for Adelbert Road, 2051/2079 and Adelbert, 2087Alterations and ModificationsDescription
1927: Moved building to lot behind Adelbert Gym for construction of Institute of Pathology
Cost
$5,301.26
This summary was compiled by staff of the University Archives from sources in the custody of the Archives.
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Observatory, 1883
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Observatory, 1883
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south end of Adelbert campus, near railroad tracksLocation
Description
1-story building with domeConstructed
ca. 1883
Financing
Gift of unknown amount from Liberty E. Holden, friend
Occupants
1883?-?: Adelbert College
Uses
1883?-?: Research and teaching
Trivia
First University Circle observatory
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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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Clarke Field
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Clarke Field
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west side of Adelbert Road, north of railroad tracksLocation
Description
ca. 1891: grandstand
1893: graded field with 8 feet board fence and grandstand
1928: practice football field and practice track
1943: 2 football fields, running track, 4 baseball diamonds
This property continued in use after 1949. Post-1949 research is not yet completed.Formal Name
Justice John H. Clarke Field (1951-?)
Named For
John H. Clarke, alumnus/trustee
Other Names
Athletic Field
Clarke Field
Constructed
ca. 1891-?
Occupants
ca. 1891-1949+: Adelbert Physical Education Dept. and WRU Intercollegiate Athletics
Uses
ca. 1891-1949+: Athletics and recreation
Trivia
First WRU athletic fieldAlterations and Modifications
Description
ca. 1891: Added grandstand
Financing
Gift of unknown amount from Hiram Haydn
Cost
Hiram Haydn, WRU president/trusteeAlterations and Modifications
Description
1893: Graded field, moved grandstand and erected 8' fence
Cost
$1,500
Financing
Gift of various amounts from Flora Stone Mather, students and friends
Donors
Flora Stone Mather, friend; Athletic Association of Adelbert CollegeAlterations and Modifications
Description
1927: Installed underground drainage and irrigation systems; leveled field
Cost
$10,000 estimatedAlterations and Modifications
Description
1928: Added practice football field and practice track
Cost
$21,067.36
This summary was compiled by staff of the University Archives from sources in the custody of the Archives.
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Davis Building
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Davis Building
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2128 Adelbert RoadLocation
Description
3 stories, concrete block construction faced with brick, 50x86 feet, containing dormitory, locker and shower room, drafting rooms and classrooms; attached to south side of Adelbert Gym, 1919
This property continued in use after 1949. Post-1949 research is not yet completed.
Formal Name
Karl E. Davis Memorial Building
Named For
Karl E. Davis, alumnus/staff
Other Names
Karl Davis Memorial Fieldhouse
Karl Davis Dorm
Karl Davis Annex
Karl Davis House
Cost
ca. $110,000
Financing
1948: Gifts of $45,000 from various donors
Occupants
1947-1949+: WRU veteran students
1949: WRU undergraduate men
Uses
1947-1949+: Residence
Ceremonies
Groundbreaking: ?
Trivia
First WRU building formally named for a staff member
This summary was compiled by staff of the University Archives from sources in the custody of the Archives.
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