Davis Building
| Location |
2128 Adelbert Road |
Description |
3 stories, concrete block construction
faced with brick, 50x86 feet, containing dormitory, locker and shower room,
drafting rooms and classrooms; attached to south side of Adelbert Gym, 1919 |
This property continued in use after 1949. Post-1949 research is not yet completed.
| Formal Name |
Karl E. Davis Memorial Building |
Named For |
Karl E. Davis, alum/staff |
| Other Names |
Karl Davis Memorial Fieldhouse
Karl Davis Dorm
Karl Davis Annex
Karl Davis House |
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| Constructed |
1946-1947 |
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| Architect |
Cutting & Ciresi |
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| Cost |
ca. $110,000
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| Financing |
1948: Gifts of $45,000 from various
donors
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| Occupants |
1947-1949+: WRU veteran students
1949: WRU undergraduate men |
Uses |
1947-1949+: Residence |
| Ceremonies |
Groundbreaking: ? |
Trivia |
First WRU building formally named
for a staff member |
This summary was compiled by staff of the University
Archives from sources
in the custody of the Archives.
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