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Adelbert Road, 2029/2045

Map Adelbert Road, 2029/2045
Location

1920-1928: 2045 Adelbert Road
1928-1949+: 2029 Adelbert Road

Description 14-room frame house and 2-car garage containing offices, classrooms, labs, and library

This property continued in use after 1949. Post-1949 research is not yet completed.


Other Names 1930-1931: School of Pharmacy
Curtis House

    Razed 1949: Demolished converted barn behind building

Cost 1920: $30,000
1949 sale price: $25 for barn
Financing 1920: Proceeds from sale of Ohio Wesleyan Medical School Bldg
Donors ?

Occupants 10/1920-1949: School of Pharmacy
1949+: University Library
Uses 10/1920-1949: Research and teaching
1943-?: Classes
1949+: Storage

Bought 7/1920: from Monroe and Emily Curtis
Sold 1949: to Broadway House Wrecking & Material Company

    Trivia Last University Circle home of School of Pharmacy

Alterations and Modifications

Description 1920: 2-story 40x40 feet addition
1928: Moved building to 2029 Adelbert Road for construction of Hanna House
1949: Converted laboratory to library storage
Cost 1920: $15,000
1928: ?
1949: $13,636.80 estimated (including shelving)
Financing 1920: Proceeds from sale of Ohio Wesleyan Medical School Bldg
1928: ?
1949: ?
Adelbert Road, 2029/2045 with 1920 addition

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