Description: 3 stories, concrete block construction
faced with brick, 50x86 feet, containing dormitory, locker and shower room,
drafting rooms and classrooms; attached to south side of Adelbert Gym, 1919
This property continued in use after 1949. Post-1949 research is not yet completed.
Formal Name
Karl E. Davis Memorial Building
Named For
Karl E. Davis, alumnus/staff
Other Names
Karl Davis Memorial Fieldhouse
Karl Davis Dorm
Karl Davis Annex
Karl Davis House
Constructed
1946-1947
Architect
Cutting & Ciresi
Cost
ca. $110,000
Financing
1948: Gifts of $45,000 from various
donors
Occupants
1947-1949+: WRU veteran students
1949: WRU undergraduate men
Uses
1947-1949+: Residence
Ceremonies
Groundbreaking: ?
Trivia
First WRU building formally named
for a staff member
This summary was compiled by staff of the University Archives from sources in the custody of the Archives.
