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Adelbert Road, 2023/2041

 
map Adelbert Riad 2023/2041
Location: 1921-1928: 2041 Adelbert Road
1928-1949+: 2023 Adelbert Road
Description: Frame building housing labs

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



Occupants
1921-1949+: Home Economics Dept.
Uses
1921-1949+: Research and teaching


Bought
ca. 1921: from Carrie B. Robinson


Alterations and Modifications

Description
1921: 2-story 42x62 feet brick addition on rear of house
Cost
ca. $20,000
Financing
Gift of $5,000 from Samuel Mather; Gift of $5,000 from Gertrude McMyler; Gift of $1,000 from Kate Mather; Gift of $1,000 from Mrs. H.S. Sheffield; Gift of $1,000 from Jeptha Homer Wade; and other smaller gifts totaling $6,325
Donors
Samuel Mather, trustee; Gertrude McMyler, friend; Kate Mather, friend; Mrs. H.S. Sheffield, friend; Jeptha Homer Wade, trustee


Alterations and Modifications



Description
1928: Moved building to 2023 Adelbert Road for construction of Hanna House


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