This annotation was created by Christine Liebson.
Ohio Wesleyan Medical School Building
Description: 3-story brick structure of 60x90-100 feet, containing labs, classrooms, and offices
Other Names:
1910-1920: School of Pharmacy
Medical Building
Constructed: 1899-1900
Architect:Mr. Badgley
Cost:
1910: $65,000
1920 sale price: $75,000
Financing:
1895: Gift of land from the First Wesleyan Methodist Church to Ohio Wesleyan University
1900: Gift of $10,000 from John D. Rockefeller, friend; Gifts of various amounts from various donors to Ohio Wesleyan University
1910: Campaign for $10,000
Occupants:
1900-1910: Ohio Wesleyan Medical School
1910-1920: School of Pharmacy
Uses:
1900-1920: Teaching, research, and offices
Bought:
1910: from Ohio Wesleyan University
Sold:
1920: to Carpenters' Building Co.
Ceremonies:
Cornerstone Laying: 9/28/1899; Dedication: 11/22/1900
Trivia:
First University building acquired as a result of a merger
This summary was compiled by staff of the University Archives from sources in the custody of the Archives.
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