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Baker Building, 1942

 
map Baker Building, 1942
Location: 167 Public Square Description: Main section 6 stories with basement, 100x80 feet; 2-story section between main section and auditorium of 95x16 feet; 1-story auditorium section of 100x70 feet with stage section 30x50 feet; total interior area 69,793 square feet; construction of steel and concrete; Public Square and East 2nd Street sides are of stone (south and east sides of building); north and west walls are of brick

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


Formal Name
Newton Diehl Baker Memorial
Named For
Newton D. Baker, trustee
Other Names
Cleveland College
Chamber of Commerce
   



Cost 1929-1932 rent: $30,000 per year
1931-1933 rent: $40,000 per year
1934 rent: $45,000 per year
1942 purchase: ?
Financing
1929-1942 rent: ?
1942 purchase: Loan

Occupants
1929-1949+: Cleveland College
Uses
1929-1949+: Academic or administrative


Bought
4/1942: from Cleveland Chamber of Commerce
Leased
1929-1942: from Cleveland Chamber of Commerce




Ceremonies
Dedication and naming: 12/4/1942
Trivia
First WRU building named for Newton D. Baker

Alterations and Modifications



Description
1929: Unspecified alterations
Cost
$104,000 ($75,000 for alterations; $29,000 for furniture and equipment)
Financing
Loan

Alterations and Modifications



Description
1948: Converted A. Caswell Ellis Auditorium to a lounge and recreation center
Cost
$5,000?

 


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