Hatch Library
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Description
2-stories, English Gothic style with buff Ohio sandstone backed with brick, roof of Maine slate, 95x101 feet, tower 15x15 feet
Formal Name
Henry R. Hatch Library
Named For
Henry R. Hatch, trustee
Other Names
Hatch Hall
Constructed
1895-1896
Razed
8/1956
Architect
Charles F. Schweinfurth
Cost
1896: ca. $50,000 for Hatch Library and Hatch Library 1898 Addition
Financing
1895: Gift of unknown amount from Henry R. Hatch, trustee
Occupants
1896-1943: Adelbert College
1943-1951: WRU Geology Dept.
1952: WRU Geology Dept, WRU Astronomy Dept. 1953-1956: WRU Geology Dept, WRU Astronomy Dept., Reserve Tribune Org.
Uses
1896-1943: Library
1943-1956: Research, teaching, and offices
Ceremonies
Cornerstone laying: 6/17/1895
Dedication: 6/15/1896
Trivia
First Adelbert College library building
Alterations and Modifications
Description
1898: Two 1-story wings, each 25x40 feet
Cost
ca. $50,000 for Hatch Library and Hatch Library 1898 Addition
Financing
Gift of unknown amount from Henry R. Hatch, truste
Alterations and Modifications
Description
1943: Removed spiral staircase, installed new lighting and new electrical service
Cost
$577.21
Financing
Gift of unknown amount from United States Government and WRU operating funds
This summary was compiled by staff of the University Archives from sources in the custody of the Archives.
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