Location: southwest side of Adelbert Road,
set back from road, facing north
Description: 2-story gym with gallery containing
running track; 35x60 feet gym floor; attached by hallway, on northeast part
of building, to Adelbert Gym, 1919
This property continued in use after 1949. Post-1949 research is not yet completed.
Other Names
Gymnasium
Adelbert Gymnasium (Adelbert College)
University Gymnasium
Constructed
ca. 1887-1888
Architect
Charles Arey
Cost
1888: $10,200-$12,100 (included
some furnishings)
Financing
1888: Gifts of unknown amounts from
unknown donors
Occupants
1888-1949+: Adelbert Physical Education
Dept. and WRU Intercollegiate Athletics
Uses
1888-1949+: Athletics and recreation
Trivia
First WRU men's gym
Alterations and Modifications
Description
1918-1919: Renovated basement,
adding showers, locker rooms, and toilet facilities
Cost
$175,000-$225,217.20
for construction of Adelbert Gym, 1919 and remodeling of Adelbert
Gym, 1888
This summary was compiled by staff of the University Archives from sources in the custody of the Archives.
