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Hatch Library |
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| Location: southwest corner of Adelbert Road
and Euclid Avenue |
Description: 2-stories, English Gothic style
with buff Ohio sandstone backed with brick, roof of Maine slate, 95x101
feet, tower 15x15 feet |
Formal Name |
Henry R. Hatch Library |
Named For |
Henry R. Hatch, trustee |
Other Names |
Hatch Hall |
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| Constructed |
1895-1896 |
Razed |
8/1956 |
| Architect |
Charles F. Schweinfurth |
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| Cost |
1896: ca. $50,000 for Hatch Library
and Hatch Library 1898 Addition |
Financing |
1895: Gift of unknown amount from
Henry R. Hatch, trustee |
Occupants |
1896-1943: Adelbert College
1943-1951: WRU Geology Dept.
1952: WRU Geology Dept, WRU Astronomy Dept. 1953-1956: WRU Geology Dept, WRU Astronomy Dept., Reserve Tribune Org.
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Uses |
1896-1943: Library
1943-1956: Research, teaching, and offices |
Ceremonies |
Cornerstone laying: 6/17/1895
Dedication: 6/15/1896 |
Trivia |
First Adelbert College library building |
Alterations and Modifications
Description |
1898: Two 1-story wings, each
25x40 feet |
Cost |
ca. $50,000 for Hatch
Library and Hatch Library 1898 Addition |
Financing |
Gift of unknown amount
from Henry R. Hatch, trustee |
Alterations and Modifications
Description |
1943: Removed spiral staircase, installed new lighting and new electrical
service |
Cost |
$577.21 |
Financing |
Gift of unknown amount from United States Government and WRU
operating funds |
This summary was compiled by staff of the University Archives from sources in the custody of the Archives.
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