Case Western Reserve University Archives

Case Club

Location
Deering and East 107th Street

Description
Stone, former church; included gymnasium, swimming pool, bowling alley, dining room, offices
This property continued in use after 1949. Post-1949 research is not yet completed.

Other Names
Case Club
Case Club Building


Cost
1913: $30,000

Financing
1913: Gift of $20,000 from Case Athletic Association and loan of $10,000
Occupants
1915: Case Athletic Association and student clubs
1916-1917: Case Athletic Association, student clubs, Case Physical Education
1918-1919: Case Athletic Association, student clubs, Case Physical Education, Student Army Training Corps
1920-1934: Case Athletic Association, student clubs, Case Physical Education
1935-1949+: Case Athletic Association, student clubs, Case Physical Education, Case Student Health Service

Uses
1915-1934: Athletics, recreation, and dining facilities
1935-1949+: Athletics, recreation, dining facilities, infirmary
Bought
1913: from Beckwith Memorial Church
Ceremonies
Dedication: 3/19/1915

Trivia
First Case student center
Alterations and Modifications

Description
1914-1915: Converted church to pool, gym, and social club

Architect
F.B. Meade

General Contractor
Wilbur J. Watson

Cost
$78,394.99
Alterations and Modifications

Description
1918: Remodeled kitchen and dining facilities
Alterations and Modifications

Description
1920-1921: Converted unfinished bowling alley to gallery for swimming events
Alterations and Modifications

Description
1935: Remodeled 2nd floor offices
Alterations and Modifications

Description
1947-1948: Remodeled offices and showers, new pool ceiling and lights

This summary was compiled by staff of the University Archives from sources in the custody of the Archives.

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