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Chemical Laboratory, 1887, Chemical Laboratory, 1892, exterior
12025-07-17T19:30:20+00:00Julia Teran9aca9c408841ff28b321d7128a1e5c918a151e1d91Chemical Laboratory, 1887, Chemical Laboratory, 1892, exterior, 1892?2025-07-17T19:30:20+00:00CWRU Archivespublic domainChemical Laboratory1887 ; Chemical Laboratory189200006D1M11892?unknown[Places]Julia Teran9aca9c408841ff28b321d7128a1e5c918a151e1d
1886-1892: central part of Case campus 1892-1949+: south part of Case campus
Description 2 stories plus basement and attic; 33x43 feet; wooden, covered with slate, on brick foundationThis 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 MaberyCost 1887: $3,000Occupants 2/1887-1892: Case Chemistry Dept. 1892-1949+: Janitor
Uses 2/1887-1892: Classes and research 1892-1949+: ResidenceTrivia First Case building relocated
Alterations 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.
