Physics Building, exterior, west and south sides
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Physics Building
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Physics Building
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west side of Adelbert RoadLocation
Description
3-story, hard burned brick in block mortar, 80 x 60 feet, containing classrooms, offices, and labs
This property continued in use after 1949. Post-1949 research is not yet completed.Other Names
1894-1898: Physical Laboratory
Constructed
1894
Architect
Charles F. Schweinfurth
Cost
1894: $24,000-$35,000
Financing
1894: Gift of unknown amount from Samuel Mather, trustee
Occupants
ca. 1894-1949+: WRU Physics Dept.
Uses
ca. 1894-1949+: Classes, offices, and research
Ceremonies
Dedication: 6/17/1895
Trivia
First WRU building designed by Charles F. SchweinfurthAlterations and Modifications
Description
1899: Steel revolving astronomical dome and telescope erected on the tower
Cost
$5,000 estimated
Financing
Gift of unknown amount from Samuel Mather, trustee; Gift of unknown amount from Warner and Swasey CompanyAlterations and Modifications
Description
1910: 1-story, 60 x 42 feet extension at north end of building
Architect
Charles F. Schweinfurth
CostGift of unknown amount from Samuel Mather, trustee Alterations and Modifications
Cost
1948: Remodeled library classrooms, offices, and labs
This summary was compiled by staff of the University Archives from sources in the custody of the Archives.
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