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New York Central Athletic Field
12025-11-13T16:27:07+00:00Benjamin Bowers78b1957d54cda1d2cb3b1a500776f35a405a28f292New York Central Athletic Fieldplain2025-11-13T16:35:24+00:00Benjamin Bowers78b1957d54cda1d2cb3b1a500776f35a405a28f2
Location
between Cornell Road and Mayfield Road north of railroad tracks
Description 7.2 acres; 313,880 square feet bounded by Cornell Road, Mayfield Road, and the New York Central RailroadThis property continued in use after 1949. Post-1949 research is not yet completed.
Other Names Cornell Road Athletic Field University Athletic Field
Cost 1931: $251,104Occupants 1931-1949+: WRU and City of Cleveland
Uses 1931-1949+: Athletics and recreationBought 1931: from New York Central Railroad Company
Leased 1931, 1932, 1934-1949+: to City of Cleveland
Alterations and Modifications
Description 1939: Added land at Cornell Place, 11622, Cornell Place, 11623 and Cornell Road, 2115
Alterations and Modifications
Description 5/1941: Sold 200' x 200' to Standard Oil Co.
Cost sale price: $17,750
This summary was compiled by staff of the University Archives from sources in the custody of the Archives.
12025-07-17T19:30:22+00:00Case and WRU campuses and University Circle area, exterior, aerial view1Case and WRU campuses and University Circle area, exterior, aerial view, 1959-19612025-07-17T19:30:22+00:00CWRU ArchivesunknownUniversity Circle ; Case ; Western Reserve University ; F37000 Grounds00102D1M11959-1961Aerial Surveys, Inc.[Places]
