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Description 3-story, hard burned brick in block mortar, 80 x 60 feet, containing classrooms, offices, and labsThis property continued in use after 1949. Post-1949 research is not yet completed.
Other Names 1894-1898: Physical Laboratory
Constructed 1894
Architect Charles F. SchweinfurthCost 1894: $24,000-$35,000
Financing 1894: Gift of unknown amount from Samuel Mather, trusteeOccupants ca. 1894-1949+: WRU Physics Dept.
Uses ca. 1894-1949+: Classes, offices, and researchCeremonies Dedication: 6/17/1895
Trivia First WRU building designed by Charles F. Schweinfurth
Alterations and Modifications
Description 1899: Steel revolving astronomical dome and telescope erected on the tower
Cost $5,000 estimated
Financing Gift of unknown amount from Samuel Mather, trustee; Gift of unknown amount from Warner and Swasey Company
Alterations and Modifications
Description 1910: 1-story, 60 x 42 feet extension at north end of building
Architect Charles F. Schweinfurth
Cost
Gift of unknown amount from Samuel Mather, trustee
Alterations and Modifications
Cost 1948: Remodeled library classrooms, offices, and labs
This summary was compiled by staff of the University Archives from sources in the custody of the Archives.
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