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Tomlinson Hall
| Location |
northwest part of Case campus |
Description |
3-story building; footings, foundation
walls, floors and roof of reinforced concrete; exterior walls of Indiana
limestone backed with brick; main entrance trimmed with Minnesota Pearl
Grey Granite, containing student union, library, offices, dining facilities
"The Searcher," the figure above the front door, was described
by the architect as "ever searching for new things in the world and
in science that makes for a better world in which all society may live and
prosper." |
This property continued in use after 1949. Post-1949 research is not yet completed.
| Formal Name |
Tomlinson Hall |
Named For |
George A. Tomlinson, friend |
| Other Names |
Tomlinson Memorial Student Union
Building |
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| Constructed |
?-9/1947 |
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| Architect |
Walker and Weeks |
General Contractor |
The Albert M. Higley Company |
| Financing |
Gift of $550,000 or $640,000 from
Laura Tomlinson
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| Donors |
Laura Tomlinson, friend
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| Occupants |
1947-1949+: Case student and faculty
groups |
Uses |
1947-1949+: Recreation, library,
offices, dining facilities |
| Ceremonies |
Dedication: 5/2/1948 |
Trivia |
Last Case student center |
This summary was compiled by staff of the University
Archives from sources
in the custody of the Archives.
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