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Hatch Library
| Location |
southwest corner of Adelbert Road
and Euclid Avenue |
Description |
2-stories, English Gothic style
with buff Ohio sandstone backed with brick, roof of Maine slate, 95x101
feet, tower 15x15 feet |
| Formal Name |
Henry R. Hatch Library |
Named For |
Henry R. Hatch, trustee |
| Other Names |
Hatch Hall |
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| Constructed |
1895-1896 |
Razed |
8/1956 |
| Architect |
Charles F. Schweinfurth |
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| Cost |
1896: ca. $50,000 for Hatch Library
and Hatch Library, 1898 Addition
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| Financing |
1895: Gift of unknown amount from
Henry R. Hatch
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| Donors |
1895: Henry R. Hatch, trustee
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| Occupants |
1896-1943: Adelbert College
1943-1951: WRU Geology Dept.
1952: WRU Geology Dept, WRU Astronomy Dept. 1953-1956: WRU Geology Dept, WRU Astronomy Dept., Reserve Tribune Org. |
Uses |
1896-1943: Library
1943-1956: Research, teaching, and offices
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| Ceremonies |
Cornerstone laying: 6/17/1895
Dedication: 6/15/1896 |
Trivia |
First Adelbert College library building |
Alterations and Modifications
| Description |
1898: Two 1-story wings, each
25x40 feet
1943: Removed spiral staircase, installed new lighting and new electrical
service |
| Cost |
1898: ca. $50,000 for Hatch
Library and Hatch Library, 1898 Addition
1943: $577.21 |
| Financing |
1898: Gift of unknown amount
from Henry R. Hatch
1943: Gift of unknown amount from United States Government and WRU
operating funds |
| Donors |
1898: Henry R. Hatch, trustee
1943: United States Government |
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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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