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Physics Building
| Location |
west side of Adelbert Road |
Description |
3-story, hard burned brick in block
mortar, 80 x 60 feet, containing classrooms, offices, and labs |
This property continued in use after 1949. Post-1949 research is not yet completed.
| Other Names |
1894-1898: Physical Laboratory |
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| Constructed |
1894-1894 |
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| Architect |
Charles F. Schweinfurth |
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| Cost |
1894: $24,000-$35,000
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| Financing |
1894: Gift of unknown amount from
Samuel Mather
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| Donors |
1894: Samuel Mather, trustee
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| Occupants |
ca. 1894-1949+: WRU Physics Dept. |
Uses |
ca. 1894-1949+: Classes, offices,
and research |
| Ceremonies |
Dedication: 6/17/1895 |
Trivia |
First WRU building designed by Charles
F. Schweinfurth |
Alterations and Modifications
| Description |
1899: Steel revolving astronomical
dome and telescope erected on the tower |
| Cost |
1899: $5,000 estimated |
| Financing |
1899: Gift of unknown amount
from Samuel Mather; Gift of unknown amount from Warner and Swasey
Company |
| Donors |
1899: Samuel Mather, trustee;
Warner and Swasey Company |
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| Description |
1910: 1-story, 60 x 42 feet
extension at north end of building
1948: Remodeled library classrooms, offices, and labs |
| Architect |
1910: Charles F. Schweinfurth |
| Cost |
1910: Gift of unknown amount
from Samuel Mather
1948: ? |
| Financing |
1910: Samuel Mather, trustee
1948: ? |
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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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