Power House, exterior, east side
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2250 Cummington RoadLocation
Description
2 story brick building with basement and smoke stack
This property continued in use after 1949. Post-1949 research is not yet completed.Other Names
Cummington Road, 2250Constructed
1923-ca. 1926
Cost
1923: $241,661 ($734,154 total cost shared with University Hospitals)
Financing
1923: Gift of $588,029 from Samuel Mather, trustee
Occupants
1923-1932: WRU
1932-1949+: Medical Center Company
Uses
1923-1949+: Power plant
Sold
4/1932: to Medical Center Co.
Trivia
First building constructed jointly by WRU and University Hospitals of ClevelandAlterations and Modifications
Description
1925: Added machinery
Cost
$52,353 (total cost unknown, shared with University Hospitals)
Financing
Gift of unknown amount from Samuel Mather, trusteeAlterations and Modifications
Description
1930: Added machinery, coal handling tunnel, siding and equipment, incinerator
Cost
$402,457
This summary was compiled by staff of the University Archives from sources in the custody of the Archives.
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