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Ohio Wesleyan Medical School Bldg

Map Ohio Wesleyan Medical School Bldg
Location Central Avenue and East 14th Street Description 3-story brick structure of 60x90-100 feet, containing labs, classrooms, and offices

Other Names 1910-1920: School of Pharmacy
Medical Building

Constructed 1899-1900    
Architect Mr. Badgley    

Cost 1910: $65,000
1920 sale price: $75,000
Financing 1895: Gift of land from the First Wesleyan Methodist Church to Ohio Wesleyan University
1900: Gift of $10,000 from John D. Rockefeller; Gifts of various amounts from various donors to Ohio Wesleyan University
1910: Campaign for $10,000
Donors 1900: John D. Rockefeller, friend

Occupants 1900-1910: Ohio Wesleyan Medical School
1910-1920: School of Pharmacy
Uses 1900-1920: Teaching, research, and offices

Bought 1910: from Ohio Wesleyan University
Sold 1920: to Carpenters' Building Co.

Ceremonies Cornerstone Laying: 9/28/1899; Dedication: 11/22/1900 Trivia First University building acquired as a result of a merger

This summary was compiled by staff of the University Archives from sources in the custody of the Archives.