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  Location

  southern end of Case campus  
  
  Description
  Football field, open and covered stands, locker rooms, tennis courts

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  This property continued in use after 1949. Post-1949 research is not yet completed.

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  Formal Names
  Van Horn Field
  
  Named For
  Frank  R. Van Horn, faculty            

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  Constructed
  ca. 1901-?

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  Occupants
  ca.1901-1949+: Case
  
  Uses
  ca.1901-1949+: Athletics and recreation

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  Ceremonies
  Dedication: 5/23/1958
  
  Trivia
  First Case athletic field

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  Alterations and Modifications
  
  Description
  1910: Replaced bleachers with grandstand on west side
  
  Architect
  B. B. Roberts and J. G. Esch
  
  Cost
  $5,000

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  Alterations and Modifications
  
  Description
  1926: Moved athletic field 70' to south for construction of Bingham
  
  General Contractor
  W. J. Watson and Associates
  
  Cost
  $18,000 estimated 
  
  Financing
  Operating funds of $6,000; Gift of $12,000 estimated from Case Athletic Association

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  Alterations and Modifications
  
  Description
  1927: Built bleachers on south side
  
  Cost
  $2,400 estimated
  
  Financing
  gift of $2,400 from Case Athletic Association

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  Alterations and Modifications
  
  Description
  1935: Paved driveways
  
  Cost
  $5,000
  
  Financing
  Gifts of various amounts from various donors

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  Alterations and Modifications
  
  Description
  ca. late 1941: Razed east stands for parking lot
  1/1942: Razed covered stands, expanded locker rooms beneath
  
  This summary was compiled by staff of the University Archives from sources in the custody of the Archives.
  
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