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Physics Building

 
map Physics Building
Location: west side of Adelbert Road Description: 3-story, hard burned brick in block mortar, 80 x 60 feet, containing classrooms, offices, and labs

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


Other Names
1894-1898: Physical Laboratory    


Constructed 1894-1894    
Architect Charles F. Schweinfurth
 


Cost 1894: $24,000-$35,000
Financing
1894: Gift of unknown amount from Samuel Mather, trustee

Occupants
ca. 1894-1949+: WRU Physics Dept.
Uses
ca. 1894-1949+: Classes, offices, and research



Ceremonies
Dedication: 6/17/1895
Trivia
First WRU building designed by Charles F. Schweinfurth

Alterations and Modifications


Physics Building

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


Physics Building

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


Description
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.