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Guilford House

 
map Guilford House
Location: 11112 Bellflower Road Description: 4-story building of frame construction with yellow brick veneer of 30,396 gross square feet

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


Formal Name
Guilford Cottage, 1892
Guilford House, 1899
Named For
Linda Guilford, friend


Constructed ?-1892    
Architect Coburn and Barnum
 


Cost 1892: $25,815.15
Financing
1892: Gift of $25,000 from Flora Stone Mather; Gift of land from Jeptha H. Wade, II


Ceremonies
Dedication: 10/24/1892
Trivia
First WRU women's dormitory constructed

Alterations and Modifications


Guilford House

Description
1894: 4-story south wing
Financing
Gift of unknown amount from Flora Stone Mather, friend

Alterations and Modifications



Description
1901: Added bay window at south end
Financing
Gift of unknown amount from Flora Stone Mather, friend


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