Mather Athletic Field, 1927
| Location |
southeast corner of East Boulevard
and Bellflower Road |
Description |
1927: athletic field 1947: 2 double
tennis courts and one single court, 240x195 feet with 10 feet wire fence
enclosure |
This property continued in use after 1949. Post-1949 research is not yet completed.
| Other Names |
1932-1948: Mather Athletic Field |
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| Constructed |
1927-1927 |
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| Architect |
1927: M. S. Douglass
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| Occupants |
1927-1949+: Mather College |
Uses |
1927-1949+: Athletics, recreation
and parking |
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Trivia |
First Mather College athletic field |
Alterations and Modifications
| Description |
1927-1928: Unspecified alterations
1947: Constructed 5 tennis courts and fence
1948: Moved everything but hockey field to northeast corner of East
Boulevard and Bellflower Road for addition to Severance Hall parking
lot |
| Architect |
1947: The F. A. Pease Engineering Co.
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| General Contractor |
1927-1928: ?
1947: Cuyahoga Asphalt and Paving Co.
1948: Cuyahoga Asphalt and Paving Co. |
| Cost |
1927-1928: $2,500
1947: $36,000 or $31,229
1948: $13,193 estimated |
| Financing |
1927-1928: ?
1947: Operating funds
1948: Gift of $13,193 estimated from Musical Arts Association |
| Donors |
1948: Musical Arts Association |
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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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