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Mather Gym

 
map Mather Gym
Location: southwest part of Mather campus Description: 2-story with basement, mill construction of brick with stone foundation, roof of slate and gravel, 100x50 feet

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



Constructed 1906-1907    
Architect Hubbell and Benes
 


Cost $45,000 estimated
Financing
Loans and Gift of $5,000 from Jeptha. H. Wade; Gift of $500 from F. Osborne; Gift of $5,000 from Annie McClymonds; Gifts of $17,500 from Mather Alumnae Association and unknown donors

Occupants
1907-1949+: Mather College
Uses
1907-1949+: Athletics and recreation



Ceremonies
Opening reception: 1/3/1908
Trivia
First WRU women's gym constructed

 


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