This annotation was created by Christine Liebson.
19. Ohio Wesleyan Medical School Building
Location:
Central Avenue and East 14th Street
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
The archived blog post, "Western Reserve University School of Pharmacy" written by Helen Conger provides a brief history of the school including information on curriculum, enrollment, deans, buildings used, and connections to medicinal gardens at Squire Valleevue Farm.
This summary was compiled by staff of the University Archives from sources in the custody of the Archives.
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