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• 1 2020-03-19T19:54:34+00:00 Henry R. Hatch Library, 1895-1956 19 This section contains information and images for Henry R. Hatch Library. plain 2021-03-02T14:39:30+00:00 The University had grown in the years since the move from Hudson to Cleveland, and the library could no longer be housed in Adelbert Main. WRU trustee Henry R. Hatch donated money to build a separate library building. The library was moved to Thwing Hall in 1943.  Afterward, Hatch was used for research, teaching, and offices, until it was razed in 1956.
  
  
  An aerial view of the University Circle area in the 1930s. Hatch Library is just right of center.
  Case and Western Reserve University Campuses Exterior Aerial View 2
  
  
  A view of the Adelbert College Campus, ca. 1900. Hatch Library is the first building on the left.
  Adelbert College of Western Reserve University Exterior Aerial View 1
  
  
  A view of Hatch Library from the campus side. Amasa Stone Chapel is on the left and the Allen Memorial Medical Library is on the right (across Adelbert Road).
  Hatch Library Exterior South and West Sides 1
  
  
  The main entrance of Hatch Library, facing Euclid Avenue.
  Hatch Library Exterior North Side
  
  
  The west face of Hatch Library.
  Hatch Library Exterior West Side 1
  
  
  The south side of Hatch Library, probably taken from Adelbert Main.
  Hatch Library Exterior South Side 1
• 1 2025-11-11T18:48:51+00:00 Hatch Library 2 Hatch Library plain 2025-11-11T19:18:32+00:00

  Location

  southwest corner of Adelbert Road and Euclid Avenue
  
  Description
  2-stories, English Gothic style with buff Ohio sandstone backed with brick, roof of Maine slate, 95x101 feet, tower 15x15 feet

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  Formal Name
  Henry R. Hatch Library
  
  Named For
  Henry R. Hatch, trustee
  
  Other Names
  Hatch Hall

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  Constructed
  1895-1896
  
  Razed
  8/1956
  
  Architect
  Charles F. Schweinfurth

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  Cost
  1896: ca. $50,000 for Hatch Library and Hatch Library 1898 Addition
  
  Financing
  1895: Gift of unknown amount from Henry R. Hatch, trustee

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  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

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  Ceremonies
  Cornerstone laying: 6/17/1895
  Dedication: 6/15/1896
  
  Trivia
  First Adelbert College library building

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  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

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  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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