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 capital 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. Van Wormer is no longer a library; university administrative offices are now housed in the building.
References
- Shotwell, John Brough (1902). A History of the Schools of Cincinnati. The School Life Company. pp. 240–247.
- Fuller, Dawn. "UC's Oldest Standing Building Is the Newest Building to Open on Campus". www.uc.edu. University of Cincinnati. Retrieved 2007-08-23.
- Bach, John. "Preserving sacred spaces". magazine.uc.edu. University of Cincinnati. Retrieved 2015-07-22.
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