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Van Horn Field |
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| Location: southern end of Case campus |
Description: Football field, open and covered
stands, locker rooms, tennis courts |
This property continued in use after 1949. Post-1949 research is not yet completed.
Formal Name |
Van Horn Field |
Named For |
Frank R. Van Horn, faculty |
Occupants |
ca.1901-1949+: Case
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Uses |
ca.1901-1949+: Athletics and recreation |
Ceremonies |
Dedication: 5/23/1958 |
Trivia |
First Case athletic field |
Alterations and Modifications
Description |
1910: Replaced bleachers with
grandstand on west side |
Architect |
B. B. Roberts and J.
G. Esch |
Cost |
$5,000 |
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 |
Alterations and Modifications
Description |
1927: Built bleachers on south side |
Cost |
$2,400 estimated |
Financing |
gift of $2,400 from Case Athletic Association |
Alterations and Modifications
Description |
1935: Paved driveways |
Cost |
$5,000 |
Financing |
Gifts of various amounts from various donors |
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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