2029/2045 Adelbert Road, exterior, west and south sides
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1920-1928: 2045 Adelbert RoadLocation
1928-1949+: 2029 Adelbert Road
Description
14-room frame house and 2-car garage containing offices, classrooms, labs, and library
This property continued in use after 1949. Post-1949 research is not yet completed.Other Names
1930-1931: School of Pharmacy
Curtis HouseRazed
1949: Demolished converted barn behind building
Cost
1920: $30,000
1949 sale price: $25 for barn
Financing
1920: Proceeds from sale of Ohio Wesleyan Medical School Building
Occupants
10/1920-1949: School of Pharmacy
1949+: University Library
Uses10/1920-1949: Research and teaching
1943-?: Classes
1949+: Storage
Bought7/1920: from Monroe and Emily Curtis
Sold
1949: Barn to Broadway House Wrecking & Material Company
Trivia
Last University Circle home of School of PharmacyAlterations and Modifications
Description
1920: 2-story 40x40 feet addition
Cost
$15,000
Financing
Proceeds from sale of Ohio Wesleyan Medical School BuildingAlterations and ModificationsDescription
1928: Moved building to 2029 Adelbert Road for construction of Hanna HouseAlterations and ModificationsDescription
1949: Converted laboratory to library storage
Cost
$13,636.80 estimated (including shelving)
This summary was compiled by staff of the University Archives from sources in the custody of the Archives.
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