Davis Building
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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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