Case Main
Case Main was designed by Prof. Eisenmann. The three-story building included a full basement and an attic. At the time it opened, the first two floors were available for classrooms while the top two floors were still under construction. The basement was used as laboratory space. The attic was later used as a gymnasium.
In 1885, the first five students graduated with degrees in civil engineering. These five were the founders of the Case Alumni Association. In 1886, the Case Alumni Association was founded, with Daniel R Warmington ('85) as president, Morris S. Towson ('86) as vice-president, William E. Saunders ('86) as secretary, and Edgar E. Stark ('86) as treasurer. The Association approved a Constitution and badge in 1887.
During the 1885/1886 school year, there were a total of fifty-one students enrolled: twenty-five freshmen, ten sophomores, five juniors, nine seniors, and two special students. The first graduates with chemistry degrees were P.L. Hobbs and H.L. Payne in 1886. At that time, the School had four Courses of Study (tracks): Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Mathematics and Astronomy, and Physics.
For the first six years after the Case School was incorporated, the trustees followed the instructions of Leonard Case, Jr. and, with the advice of consultants, launched operations in the Case Family Homestead; identified the course offerings; selected the faculty; and moved the School to a new location.
By 1886, the trustees decided it was time to place the leadership in the hands of an experienced educator and administrator. They invited Cady Staley to join Case School of Applied Science as its first President in 1886.
