Location: west side of Adelbert Road, north
of railroad tracks
Description: ca. 1891: grandstand
1893: graded field with 8 feet board fence and grandstand
1928: practice football field and practice track
1943: 2 football fields, running track, 4 baseball diamonds
This property continued in use after 1949. Post-1949 research is not yet completed.
Formal Name
Justice John H. Clarke Field (1951-?)
Named For
John H. Clarke, alumnus/trustee
Other Names
Athletic Field
Clarke Field
Constructed
ca. 1891-?
Occupants
ca. 1891-1949+: Adelbert Physical
Education Dept. and WRU Intercollegiate Athletics
Uses
ca. 1891-1949+: Athletics and recreation
Trivia
First WRU athletic field
Alterations and Modifications
Description
ca. 1891: Added grandstand
Financing
Gift of unknown
amount from Hiram Haydn
Donors
Hiram Haydn, WRU
president/trustee
Alterations and Modifications
Description
1893: Graded field, moved grandstand and erected 8' fence
Cost
$1,500
Financing
Gift of various amounts from Flora Stone Mather, students and
friends
Donors
Flora Stone Mather, friend; Athletic Association of Adelbert
College
Alterations and Modifications
Description
1927: Installed underground drainage and irrigation systems; leveled
field
Cost
$10,000 estimated
Alterations and Modifications
Description
1928: Added practice football field and practice track
Cost
$21,067.36
This summary was compiled by staff of the University Archives from sources in the custody of the Archives.
