Van Wormer Library

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Van Wormer Library, part of the University of Cincinnati campus, is a classical architecture-style library building designed by Samuel Hannaford in 1899, and opened on May 1, 1901. Funding was provided by Asa Van Wormer with $50,000 worth of street railroad stock in memory of his late wife, who died October 4, 1878.

Renovation

In 2006, a $10.7 million renovation was undertaken, creating a new dome and improving lighting. Prior to the renovation the dome provided natural light on the top floor only, but now all floors benefit from it. [1] [2] Van Wormer is no longer a library; university administrative offices are now housed in the building. [3]

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References

  1. Shotwell, John Brough (1902). A History of the Schools of Cincinnati. The School Life Company. pp.  240–247.
  2. Fuller, Dawn. "UC's Oldest Standing Building Is the Newest Building to Open on Campus". http://www.uc.edu . Retrieved 2007-08-23.External link in |publisher= (help)
  3. Bach, John. "Preserving sacred spaces". http://www.uc.edu . Retrieved 2015-07-22.External link in |publisher= (help)

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