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Mather Athletic Field, 1927

 
ma Mather Athletic Field, 1927
Location: southeast corner of East Boulevard and Bellflower Road Description: 1927: athletic field 1947: 2 double tennis courts and one single court, 240x195 feet with 10 foot wire fence enclosure

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


Other Names
1932-1948: Mather Athletic Field    


Constructed 1927    
Architect 1927: M. S. Douglass
 


Cost 1927: $5,967.62

Occupants
1927-1949+: Mather College
Uses
1927-1949+: Athletics, recreation and parking



Trivia
First Mather College athletic field
 

Alterations and Modifications


Description
1927-1928: Unspecified alterations
Cost
$2,500

Alterations and Modifications


Description
1947: Constructed 5 tennis courts and fence
Architect
The F. A. Pease Engineering Co.
General Contractor
Cuyahoga Asphalt and Paving Co.
Cost
$36,000 or $31,229
Financing
Operating funds

Alterations and Modifications


Description
1948: Moved everything but hockey field to northeast corner of East Boulevard and Bellflower Road for addition to Severance Hall parking lot
General Contractor
Cuyahoga Asphalt and Paving Co.
Cost
$13,193 estimated
Financing
Gift of $13,193 estimated from Musical Arts Association
Donors
Musical Arts Association


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