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Case Club

 
map Case Club
Location: Deering and East 107th Street Description: Stone, former church; included gymnasium, swimming pool, bowling alley, dining room, offices

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


Other Names
Case Club
Case Club Building
   



Cost 1913: $30,000
Financing
1913: Gift of $20,000 from Case Athletic Association and loan of $10,000

Occupants
1915: Case Athletic Association and student clubs
1916-1917: Case Athletic Association, student clubs, Case Physical Education
1918-1919: Case Athletic Association, student clubs, Case Physical Education, Student Army Training Corps
1920-1934: Case Athletic Association, student clubs, Case Physical Education
1935-1949+: Case Athletic Association, student clubs, Case Physical Education, Case Student Health Service
Uses
1915-1934: Athletics, recreation, and dining facilities
1935-1949+: Athletics, recreation, dining facilities, infirmary


Bought
1913: from Beckwith Memorial Church


Ceremonies
Dedication: 3/19/1915
Trivia
First Case student center

Alterations and Modifications


Description
1914-1915: Converted church to pool, gym, and social club
Architect
F. B. Meade
General Contractor
Wilbur J. Watson
Cost
$78,394.99

Alterations and Modifications


Description
1918: Remodeled kitchen and dining facilities

Alterations and Modifications


Description
1920-1921: Converted unfinished bowling alley to gallery for swimming events

Alterations and Modifications


Description
1935: Remodeled 2nd floor offices

Alterations and Modifications


Description
1947-1948: Remodeled offices and showers, new pool ceiling and lights

 


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