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southeast corner of East Boulevard and Bellflower Road
Description 1927: athletic field 1947: 2 double tennis courts and one single court, 240x195 feet with 10 foot wire fence enclosureThis property continued in use after 1949. Post-1949 research is not yet completed.
Other Names 1932-1948: Mather Athletic Field
Constructed 1927
Architect 1927: M. S. DouglassCost 1927: $5,967.62Occupants 1927-1949+: Mather College
Uses 1927-1949+: Athletics, recreation and parkingTrivia First Mather College athletic field
Alterations and Modifications
Description 1927-1928: Unspecified alterations
Cost
$2,500
Alterations and Modifications
Description 1947: Constructed 5 tennis courts and fence
Architect The F. A. Pease Engineering Co.
General Contractor Cuyahoga Asphalt and Paving Co.
Cost $36,000 or $31,229
Financing Operating funds
Alterations and Modifications
Description 1948: Moved everything but hockey field to northeast corner of East Boulevard and Bellflower Road for addition to Severance Hall parking lot
General Contractor Cuyahoga Asphalt and Paving Co.
Cost $13,193 estimated
Financing Gift of $13,193 estimated from Musical Arts Associatio
Donors Musical Arts Association
This summary was compiled by staff of the University Archives from sources in the custody of the Archives.
