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Adelbert Road, 2029/2045

 
map Adelbert Road 2029/2045
Location: 1920-1928: 2045 Adelbert Road
1928-1949+: 2029 Adelbert Road
Description: 14-room frame house and 2-car garage containing offices, classrooms, labs, and library

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


Other Names
1930-1931: School of Pharmacy
Curtis House


Razed 1949: Demolished converted barn behind building    


Cost 1920: $30,000
1949 sale price: $25 for barn
Financing
1920: Proceeds from sale of Ohio Wesleyan Medical School Bldg

Occupants
10/1920-1949: School of Pharmacy
1949+: University Library
Uses
10/1920-1949: Research and teaching
1943-?: Classes
1949+: Storage


Bought
7/1920: from Monroe and Emily Curtis
Sold
1949: to Broadway House Wrecking & Material Company


Trivia
Last University Circle home of School of Pharmacy
 

Alterations and Modifications


Adelbert Road 2029/2045

Description
1920: 2-story 40x40 feet addition
Cost
$15,000
Financing
Proceeds from sale of Ohio Wesleyan Medical School Bldg


Alterations and Modifications


Description
1928: Moved building to 2029 Adelbert Road for construction of Hanna House

Alterations and Modifications


Description
1949: Converted laboratory to library storage
Cost
$13,636.80 estimated (including shelving)


This summary was compiled by staff of the University Archives from sources in the custody of the Archives.