Smith Chemical Engineering
| Location |
southeast part of Case campus |
Description |
Reinforced concrete with brick facing
containing laboratories, classrooms, offices, library
Above the southwest entrance stands a figure of youth, a brazier at his
feet evolving into a flame supporting an evaporating dish. In his left hand
is a test tube; in his right, a stirring rod. |
This property continued in use after 1949. Post-1949 research is not yet completed.
| Formal Name |
1956-1976: Albert W. Smith Chemistry
and Chemical Engineering Building
1976-2004+: Albert W. Smith Chemical Engineering Building |
Named For |
Albert W. Smith, alumnus/faculty |
| Other Names |
Chemical Engineering Building
Smith Building
Laboratory of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering |
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| Constructed |
1938-1939 |
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| Architect |
Walker and Weeks |
General Contractor |
Sam W. Emerson Co. |
| Cost |
$341,026.99; $.40 per cubic foot
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| Financing |
Loan of $300,000; Gifts of unknown
amounts from unknown alumni
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| Occupants |
1939-1949+: Chemistry and Chemical
Engineering Dept. |
Uses |
1939-1949+: Research and teaching,
library, offices |
| Ceremonies |
Dedication: 4/15/1939 |
Trivia |
First Case building financed by
a loan |
This summary was compiled by staff of the University
Archives from sources
in the custody of the Archives.
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