Morley Chemistry Laboratory
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Description
3-story with basement Collegiate Gothic, with buff Indiana limestone trimmings, 19,172 square feet, containing classrooms, offices, laboratories
This property continued in use after 1949. Post-1949 research is not yet completed.
Formal Name
Morley Chemical Laboratory
Named For
Edward W. Morley, faculty
Other Names
Morley Laboratory of Chemistry
Constructed
1908-1910
Architect
Charles F. Schweinfurth
Cost
$143,332
Financing
Campaign totaling $40,000; Gift of $75,000 from Joseph P. Chamberlain, Selah Chamberlain, and Ellen S. Chamberlain; Gift of $10,000 from Jeptha Homer Wade; Gift of $5,000 from Charles F. Brush
Occupants
1910-1925: WRU Chemistry Dept. and WRU Geology Dept.
1925-1949+: WRU Chemistry Dept.
Uses
1910-1949+: Research, teaching, offices
Ceremonies
Cornerstone laying: 6/11/1908
Trivia
Second WRU building named for a faculty member
This summary was compiled by staff of the University Archives from sources in the custody of the Archives.
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