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Adelbert Gym, 1888
| Location |
southwest side of Adelbert Road,
set back from road, facing north |
Description |
2-story gym with gallery containing
running track; 35x60 feet gym floor; attached by hallway, on northeast part
of building, to Adelbert Gym, 1919 |
This property continued in use after 1949. Post-1949 research is not yet completed.
| Other Names |
Gymnasium
Adelbert Gymnasium (Adelbert College)
University Gymnasium |
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| Constructed |
ca. 1887-1888 |
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| Architect |
Charles Arey |
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| Cost |
1888: $10,200-$12,100 (included
some furnishings)
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| Financing |
1888: Gifts of unknown amounts from
unknown donors
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| Occupants |
1888-1949+: Adelbert Physical Education
Dept. and WRU Intercollegiate Athletics |
Uses |
1888-1949+: Athletics and recreation |
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Trivia |
First WRU men's gym |
Alterations and Modifications
| Description |
1918-1919: Renovated basement,
adding showers, locker rooms, and toilet facilities |
| Cost |
1918-1919: $175,000-$225,217.20
for construction of Adelbert Gym, 1919 and remodeling of Adelbert
Gym, 1888 |
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This summary was compiled by staff of the University
Archives from sources
in the custody of the Archives.
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