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Physics Building |
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| Location: west side of Adelbert Road |
Description: 3-story, hard burned brick in block
mortar, 80 x 60 feet, containing classrooms, offices, and labs |
This property continued in use after 1949. Post-1949 research is not yet completed.
Other Names |
1894-1898: Physical Laboratory |
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| Constructed |
1894-1894 |
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| Architect |
Charles F. Schweinfurth |
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| Cost |
1894: $24,000-$35,000 |
Financing |
1894: Gift of unknown amount from
Samuel Mather, trustee |
Occupants |
ca. 1894-1949+: WRU Physics Dept.
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Uses |
ca. 1894-1949+: Classes, offices,
and research |
Ceremonies |
Dedication: 6/17/1895 |
Trivia |
First WRU building designed by Charles
F. Schweinfurth |
Alterations and Modifications
Description |
1899: Steel revolving astronomical
dome and telescope erected on the tower |
Cost |
$5,000 estimated |
Financing |
Gift of unknown amount
from Samuel Mather, trustee; Gift of unknown amount from Warner and Swasey
Company |
Alterations and Modifications
Description |
1910: 1-story, 60 x 42 feet
extension at north end of building |
Architect |
Charles F. Schweinfurth |
Cost |
Gift of unknown amount
from Samuel Mather, trustee |
Alterations and Modifications
Description |
1948: Remodeled library classrooms, offices, and labs |
This summary was compiled by staff of the University Archives from sources in the custody of the Archives.
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