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Abington Road, 2033
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Abington Road, 2033
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2033 Abington RoadLocation
Description
3-story residence; 51,200 cubic feet
This property continued in use after 1949. Post-1949 research is not yet completed.Other Names
1930-1931: Baldwin House
Cost
1930 purchase: $25,000
Financing
1930 purchase: Loan
Occupants
1930-?: WRU
1942-1949?: Tenant
Uses
1930-?: Residence
1942-1949?: Residence
Bought
1930: from B. V. Arnstine
Leased
1942-1949?: to ?Alterations and Modifications
Description ca. 1930: Converted residence to a dormitory Cost $1,950 This summary was compiled by staff of the University Archives from sources in the custody of the Archives.
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Abington Road, 2044
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Abington Road, 2044
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2044 Abington RoadLocation
Description
4-story red brick residence with 2-car brick garage
This property continued in use after 1949. Post-1949 research is not yet completed.Other Names
1928-1929: Anthony House
(Emily Anthony, friend)
Cost
1927: $30,000
Financing
Loan
Occupants
1928-1930: School of Education women
Uses
1928-1930: Residence
Bought
11/1927: from Frances C. GaensslenAlterations and Modifications
Description
1928: Converted residence to a dormitory
Cost
$3,494
This summary was compiled by staff of the University Archives from sources in the custody of the Archives.
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Abington Road, 2045
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2045 Abington RoadLocation
Description
3-story residence; 51,668 cubic feet
This property continued in use after 1949. Post-1949 research is not yet completed.Other Names
1930-1931: Anthony House
Cost
1930 purchase: $40,000
Financing
Loan
Occupants
1930?-?: WRU women
1942-1949+: Tenant
Uses
1930?-?: Residence
1942-1949+: Residence
Bought
1930: from Cora and William MacKay
Leased
1942-1949+: to ?Alterations and Modifications
Description ca. 1930: Converted residence to a dormitory Cost $2,920 This summary was compiled by staff of the University Archives from sources in the custody of the Archives.
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Adelbert Road, 2025
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Adelbert Road, 2025
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2025 Adelbert RoadLocation
This property continued in use after 1949. Post-1949 research is not yet completed.Other Names
Household Administration
Occupants
1930-?: Household Administration Dept.
Uses
1930-?: Academic or administrative
This summary was compiled by staff of the University Archives from sources in the custody of the Archives.
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Abington Road, 2039
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2039 Abington RoadLocation
Description
10-room 3-story frame residence; 49,202 cubic feet
This property continued in use after 1949. Post-1949 research is not yet completed.Other Names
1930-1931: Doren House
(Electra Doren, faculty)
Cost
1930 purchase: $35,000
Financing
Loan
Occupants
1930?-?: WRU women
1942-1949?: Tenant
Uses
1930?-?: Residence
1942-1949?: Residence
Bought
1930: from Blanche New
Leased
1942-1949?: to ?Alterations and Modifications
Description
ca. 1930: Converted residence to a dormitory
Cost
remodeling: $1,800
This summary was compiled by staff of the University Archives from sources in the custody of the Archives.
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Camp Case, 1937
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Mohican State Forest, Ashland County, OhioLocation
Description
Surveying camp including 1937: 5 tents and a house trailer; 1938: 8 buildings; 1947-1949+: 14 buildings, recreation and tent areas
This property continued in use after 1949. Post-1949 research is not yet completed.Constructed
1938
Architect
Professor O. M. Stone
General Contractor
Professor M. S. Douglas
Cost
1938 construction: $23,092
1938 rent: in-kind services (maps and surveys of forest)
Financing
1938 construction: operating funds from earlier summer surveying camps
1938 rent: in-kind services
Occupants
1937-1949+: Civil Engineering Dept.
Uses
1937-1949+: Classes and practice
Bought
1938-1949+: from State of Ohio
Trivia
Last off-campus survey campAlterations and Modifications
Description1939-1940: Added wings on student lounge, computation cabin, astronomical telescope, shower baths Alterations and Modifications
Description
1947: Constructed 2 new barracks
Cost
1947: $6,249.28
This summary was compiled by staff of the University Archives from sources in the custody of the Archives.
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Adelbert Road, 2051/2079
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1919-1927: 2079 Adelbert RoadLocation
1927-1949+: 2051 Adelbert Road
This property continued in use after 1949. Post-1949 research is not yet completed.
Cost
1919: $14,000
Occupants
?-6/1924: Park School
9/1924-1927: School of Nursing
1927-?: Construction personnel
Uses
?-6/1924: Classes
9/1924-1927: Residence
1927-?: Offices
Bought
12/1919: from F. P. Whitman Estate
Trivia
First WRU building relocatedAlterations and Modifications
Description
1924: Converted building to dormitory
Cost
$5,000 for Adelbert Road, 2051/2079 and Adelbert Road, 2087
This summary was compiled by staff of the University Archives from sources in the custody of the Archives.
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Cornell Place, 11623
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11623 Cornell PlaceLocation
Description
7-room house of 18,240 cubic feet
This property continued in use after 1949. Post-1949 research is not yet completed.Razed
1939
Cost
$7,800
Financing
Loan
Occupants
1929-1931?: Beta Gamma Nu fraternity
1932?-1938: ?
1939-1949+: WRU
1939-1949+: City of Cleveland
Uses
1929-1931?: residence
1932?-1938: ?
1939-1949+: Athletics and recreation
Bought
1929: from Antonio and Filomena AlbaneseAlterations and Modifications
Description
1939: Added land to the New York Central Athletic Field
This summary was compiled by staff of the University Archives from sources in the custody of the Archives.
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Abington Road, 2050
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2050 Abington RoadLocation
Description
10-room 3-story brick residence with 2-car garage
Cost
1929: $40,000
1933 sale price: $285,000 for 2056, 2058, 2070, 2076, 2082, 2090, and 2096 Abington Road
Financing
1929?: Loan
Occupants
1929-?: School of Education
Uses
1929-?: Classes
Bought
8/1929: from Louise H. Schuer
Sold
3/1933: to Lakeside Hospital
This summary was compiled by staff of the University Archives from sources in the custody of the Archives.
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Engineers Building
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Engineers Building
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southeast corner of St. Clair Avenue and Ontario StreetLocation
Description
Classrooms and auditorium
This property continued in use after 1949. Post-1949 research is not yet completed.Other Names
Engineers Building
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers Building
Cost
1947-1948 rent: ?
1948-1949 rent: $8,866.25 per year
1949+ rent: $50 per day
Occupants
1947-1949+: Cleveland College
Uses
1947-1949+: Classes, ceremonies, and lectures
Leased
11/1947-1949+: from Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
This summary was compiled by staff of the University Archives from sources in the custody of the Archives.
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Camp Case, 1917
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Location
Magnolia, Ohio
Description
Surveying camp adjacent to entrance of a coal mine
Occupants
1917: Civil Engineering Dept.
Uses
1917: Classes and practice
This summary was compiled by staff of the University Archives from sources in the custody of the Archives.
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Euclid Avenue, 1935
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1935 Euclid AvenueLocation
Description
Classrooms and officesOther Names
Cadillac Building
Cost
1925-1929 rent: $25,000 per year
Occupants
1925-1929: Cleveland College
Uses
1925-1929: Classes and offices
Trivia
First Cleveland College buildingAlterations and Modifications
Description
1926: Unspecified alterations
Cost
$11,000
This summary was compiled by staff of the University Archives from sources in the custody of the Archives.
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Abington Road, 2134
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2134 Abington RoadLocation
Description
32,610 cubic feet
This property continued in use after 1949. Post-1949 research is not yet completed.
Cost
1928: $20,000
Financing
1928: Loan
Occupants
1928-1929: ?
1930-1931: Delta Sigma Delta fraternity
1932-1941: ?
1942: Fraternity
1943-1949: Delta Sigma Delta fraternity
Uses1928-1929: ?
1930-1931: Residence
1932-1941: ?
1942-1949: Residence
Bought
1928: from Jay and Lula Kelly
Leased
1943?-?: to Delta Sigma Delta Fraternity
This summary was compiled by staff of the University Archives from sources in the custody of the Archives.
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Euclid Avenue, 11462
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11462 Euclid AvenueLocation Cost
1918-1921 rent: $200 per month
Occupants
1918-1921: Household Administration Dept.
Uses
1918-1921: Research and teaching
Leased
1918-1921: from Citizens Savings & Trust Co.
This summary was compiled by staff of the University Archives from sources in the custody of the Archives.
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Clarence Building
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Clarence Building
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122 Euclid AvenueLocation
Occupants
1888-1895: Music Conservatory
Uses
1888-1895: Academic or administrative
Trivia
Only home of WRU's Music Conservatory
This summary was compiled by staff of the University Archives from sources in the custody of the Archives.
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Gas Building
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Gas Building
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421 Superior AvenueLocation
Description
Labs, classrooms, library, and herbariumOccupants
1908-1910: School of Pharmacy
Uses
1908-1910: Classes, research, and library
Trivia
First downtown home of WRU's School of Pharmacy
This summary was compiled by staff of the University Archives from sources in the custody of the Archives.
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Cornell Place, 11622
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11622 Cornell PlaceLocation
Description
7-room frame residence of 19,200 cubic feet
This property continued in use after 1949. Post-1949 research is not yet completed.Razed
1939
Cost
$7,000
Financing
Loan
Occupants
1928-1939: ?
1939-1949+: WRU
1939-1949+: City of Cleveland
Uses
1928-1939: ?
1939-1949+: Athletics and recreation
Bought
11/1928: from Margaret SchragAlterations and Modifications
Description
1939: Added land to the New York Central Athletic Field
This summary was compiled by staff of the University Archives from sources in the custody of the Archives.
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Auditorium Garage Building
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East 6th Street and St. ClairLocation
Description
Classrooms, offices, conference rooms
This property continued in use after 1949. Post-1949 research is not yet completed.Other Names
Cleveland College Auditorium Garage
Auditorium Garage Building
Cost
1946-1949+ rent: $15,000 per year
Occupants
1946-1949+: Cleveland College
Uses
1946-1949+: Classes and offices
Leased
10/1946-1949+: from Auditorium CorporationAlterations and Modifications
Description
1946: Converted to classrooms, offices, conference rooms
Architect
Harry A. Fulton
Cost
$73,000-$83,000
This summary was compiled by staff of the University Archives from sources in the custody of the Archives.
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East 96th Street, 2050
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2050 East 96th StreetLocation Other Names
Day Nursery Association Building
Cost
1927-1930 rent: $5,000 maximum per year
Occupants
1927-1930?: School of Education
Uses
1927-1930?: Nursery school
Leased
1927-1930?
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Abington Road, 2056
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2056 Abington RoadLocation Other Names
1928-1929: Doren House
(Electra Doren, faculty)
Cost
1927: $27,500
1933 sale price: $285,000 for 2050, 2058, 2070, 2076, 2082, 2090, and 2096 Abington Road
Financing
1927: Loan
Occupants
1928-1930: School of Library Science
1929-?: School of Education
Uses
1928-1930: Residence
1929-?: Classes
Bought
10/1927: from Benjamin and Jean Dale Story
Sold
3/1933: to Lakeside Hospital
Trivia
First School of Library Science residenceAlterations and Modifications
Description
1928: Converted building to a dormitory
Cost
$5,650
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Camp Case, 1907
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Punderson Lake, OhioLocation
Description
Surveying camp on land around the lake
Financing
Gift of use of land from James D. Cleveland family
Occupants
1907: Civil Engineering Dept.
Uses
1907: Classes and practice
Trivia
First off-campus survey camp
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East 100th Street, 2060
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2060 East 100th StreetLocation
Description
12-room frame residence and garageOther Names
Faris Hall
(Netta Faris, faculty)
Cost
1923-1926: ?
1927-1928 rent: $250 per month
Occupants
1923-1928: School of Education
Uses
1923-1928: Residence
Leased
1923-1928: from Ruth Strong
Trivia
First School of Education residence
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Abington Road, 2058
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2058 Abington RoadLocation
Description
8-room 3-story brick, stone, and frame house with 2-car garageOther Names
1928-1929: Baldwin House
(Isabel C. Baldwin, friend)
Cost
1928 purchase: $25,000
1933 sale price: $285,000 for 2050, 2056, 2070, 2076, 2082, 2090, and 2096 Abington Road
Financing
1928 purchase: Loan
Occupants
1928-1930?: School of Applied Social Sciences and other professional women students
1930?-1933: ?
Uses
1928-1930?: Residence
1930?-1933: ?
Bought
5/1928: from Isaac and Fannie Flesheim
Sold
3/1933: to Lakeside Hospital
Trivia
First School of Applied Social Sciences residenceAlterations and Modifications
Description
1928: Converted residence to a dormitory
Cost
$5,750
This summary was compiled by staff of the University Archives from sources in the custody of the Archives.
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Camp Case, 1908
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Chesterland Caves, OhioLocation
Description
Surveying camp
Occupants
1908: Civil Engineering Dept. and Mining and Metallurgical Engineering Dept.
Uses
1908: Classes and practice
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Electric Building
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Electric Building
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700 Prospect AvenueLocation Cost
1927-1929 rent: $116.35 per month for 798 square feet
Occupants
1927-1929: School of Applied Social Sciences
Uses
1927-1929: conferences and committee work
Leased
1927-1929: from Welfare Federation of Cleveland
Trivia
First School of Applied Social Sciences downtown building
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Abington Road, 2070
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Abington Road, 2070
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2070 Abington RoadLocation
Description
2-1/2-story residence with double garage
Cost
1930: $31,500
1933 sale price: $285,000 for 2050, 2056, 2058, 2076, 2082, 2090, and 2096 Abington Road
Financing
1930: Loan
Bought
5/1930: from Max N. Unger
Sold
3/1933: to Lakeside Hospital
This summary was compiled by staff of the University Archives from sources in the custody of the Archives.
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Camp Case, 1909
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Location
Bass Lake, near Chardon, Ohio
Description
Surveying camp
Occupants
1909: Civil Engineering Dept.
Uses
1909: Classes and practice
Trivia
First off-campus survey camp
This summary was compiled by staff of the University Archives from sources in the custody of the Archives.
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Abington Road, 2090
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Abington Road, 2090
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2090 Abington RoadLocation Other Names
Faris House (Netta Faris, faculty)
1939-1942: University House
Cost
1928 purchase: $32,500
1933 sale price: $285,000 for 2050 2056, 2058, 2070, 2076, 2082, and 2096 Abington Road
1939 rent: $100 per month
1942-1943 rent: $300 for reconditioning interior
2/1943-6/1943 rent: $75 per month
Financing
1928 purchase: Loan
Occupants
1928-1929+?: School of Education
1939-1942: Mather College
Uses
1928-1929+?: Residence
1939-1942: Residence
Bought1/1928: from William S. and Clara Louise Schultz
Sold
3/1933: to Lakeside Hospital
Leased
1939-1943?: from University HospitalsAlterations and Modifications
Description
1928?: Converted building to a dormitory
Cost
$3,110
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Camp Case, 1910
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Location
Silver Lake, Stow Township, Ohio
Description
Surveying camp
Financing
Gift of use of land from the Lodge Family of Cuyahoga Falls
Occupants
1910: Civil Engineering Dept.
Uses
1910: Classes and practice
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Abington Road, 2121
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2121 Abington RoadLocation
Description
52,644 cubic feet
This property continued in use after 1949. Post-1949 research is not yet completed.
Cost
1930: $40,000
1944 rent: $90.42 per month
Occupants
1930-1949+: Nu Sigma Nu fraternity
Uses
1930-1949+: Residence
Bought
8/1930: from ?
Leased
1934?-1949+: to Nu Sigma Nu Fraternity
This summary was compiled by staff of the University Archives from sources in the custody of the Archives.
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