Van Horn Field
| Location |
southern end of Case campus |
Description |
Football field, open and covered
stands, locker rooms, tennis courts |
This property continued in use after 1949. Post-1949 research is not yet completed.
| Formal Name |
Van Horn Field |
Named For |
Frank R. Van Horn, faculty |
| Occupants |
ca.1901-1949+: Case |
Uses |
ca.1901-1949+: Athletics and recreation |
| Ceremonies |
Dedication: 5/23/1958 |
Trivia |
First Case athletic field |
Alterations and Modifications
| Description |
1910: Replaced bleachers with
grandstand on west side
1926: Moved athletic field 70' to south for construction of Bingham
1927: Built bleachers on south side
1935: Paved driveways
ca. late 1941: Razed east stands for parking lot
1/1942: Razed covered stands, expanded locker rooms beneath |
| Architect |
1910: B. B. Roberts and J.
G. Esch |
| General Contractor |
1926: W. J. Watson and Associates |
| Cost |
1910: $5,000
1926: $18,000 estimated
1927: $2,400 estimated
1935: $5,000
ca. late 1941: ?
1/1942: ? |
| Financing |
1910: ?
1926: Operating funds of $6,000; Gift of $12,000 estimated from Case
Athletic Association
1927: gift of $2,400 from Case Athletic Association
1935: Gifts of various amounts from various donors
ca. late 1941: ?
1/1942: ? |
| Donors |
1926: Case Athletic Association
1927: Case Athletic Association |
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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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