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Morley Chemistry Laboratory
| Location |
west side of Adelbert Road, set
back from road |
Description |
3-story with basement Collegiate
Gothic, with buff Indiana limestone trimmings, 19,172 square feet, containing
classrooms, offices, laboratories |
| Formal Name |
Morley Chemical Laboratory |
Named For |
Edward W. Morley, faculty |
| Other Names |
Morley Laboratory of Chemistry |
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| Constructed |
1908-1910 |
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| Architect |
Charles F. Schweinfurth |
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| Cost |
$143,332
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| Financing |
Campaign totaling $40,000; Gift
of $75,000 from Joseph P. Chamberlain, Selah Chamberlain, and Ellen S. Chamberlain;
Gift of $10,000 from Jeptha Homer Wade; Gift of $5,000 from Charles F. Brush
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| Donors |
Joseph P. Chamberlain, trustee;
Selah Chamberlain, friend; Ellen S. Chamberlain, friend; Jeptha Homer Wade,
trustee; Charles F. Brush, trustee
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| Occupants |
1910-1925: WRU Chemistry Dept. and
WRU Geology Dept.
1925-1949+: WRU Chemistry Dept. |
Uses |
1910-1949+: Research, teaching,
offices |
| Ceremonies |
Cornerstone laying: 6/11/1908 |
Trivia |
Second WRU building named for a
faculty member |
This summary was compiled by staff of the University
Archives from sources
in the custody of the Archives.
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