Archives West Finding Aid
Table of Contents
Central Washington University Facilities Management Department, Edison Hall Papers, 1976-1986
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Central Washington University. Facilities Management Department
- Title
- Central Washington University Facilities Management Department, Edison Hall Papers
- Dates
- 1976-1986 (inclusive)19761986
- Quantity
- 1 cubic foot, (2 letter sized document boxes and one plan box) : Reports, memos, plans, photographs, and negatives in good condition
- Collection Number
- RG006-05-83
- Summary
- This collection houses documents relating to the demolition of Edison Hall at Central Washington University, 1976-1986.
- Repository
-
Central Washington University, Archives and Special Collections
Archives and Special Collections
Central Washington University
400 E University Way
Ellensburg, WA 98926
Telephone: 509-963-1023
Fax: 509-963-3684
archive@cwu.edu - Access Restrictions
-
Open to the public for educational research.
- Languages
- English
Historical NoteReturn to Top
Central Washington University's Facilities Management Department was initially under the supervision of the Washington State Normal School Board of Trustees when the school opened in 1891. In 1910, a Supervisor of Buildings and Grounds was appointed and assumed responsibility for facilities management. During the 1920s a Business Manager replaced the Supervisor of Buildings and Grounds. The Facilities Management Department was organized in 1986 and included the planning division.
Edison Hall was constructed in 1908 and from 1917 to 1938 housed the Edison School (named the Amanda Hebeler Elementary School in 1963), a laboratory elementary school. The innovative laboratory aspects of the school were nationally recognized, resulting in President George Black and Loren Sparks addressing the National Education Association conference in 1925. The school was directed by Amanda Hebeler from 1929 to 1956. In 1939, the school moved to Hebeler Hall. At the time of its demolition, Edison Hall housed Computer Services, the Credit Union, Personnel and Benefits, and several other offices.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
This collection includes reports reflecting the decision process about remodeling, mothballing, or demolishing Central Washington University's Edison Hall in 1985. Documents and contracts for the demolition in 1986 also make up a large part of the collection. Several documents regarding asbestos removal from Edison Hall prior to demolition and the relocation of offices housed in Edison Hall are included, as is correspondence with the City of Ellensburg.
Historical BackgroundReturn to Top
Central Washington University began as the Washington State Normal School in 1891. In 1937, the school was rechristened the Central Washington College of Education. In 1961, the school became Central Washington State College and, finally, in 1977, Central Washington University.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Preferred Citation
[Name of document or photograph number]. RG006-05-83, Facilities Management Department, Edison Hall Papers. Archives and Special Collections, Brooks Library, Central Washington University.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Container(s) | Description | Dates |
---|---|---|
Box/Folder | ||
1-1 | Asbestos Removal Bids | 1986 |
1-2 | Asbestos Removal Contracts and Reports | 1986 |
1-3 | Asbestos Removal Project Manual | June, 1986 |
1-4 | Asbestos Removal Workers Paper | 1986 |
1-5 | Demolition--Center Dozing | 1986 |
1-6 | Demolition--Photographs and Negatives | 1986 |
1-7 | Demolition Project Manual | 1986 |
1-8 | Demolition--Relocation of Offices | 1985 |
1-9 | Demolition Reports, Memos and Correspondence | 1976-1986 |
2-1 | Edison Hall Demolition Project Committee Papers | 1985 |
2-2 | Feasibility Studies | 1985-1986 |
2-3 | Fire System Memos | 1985 |
2-4 | Landscape Development Memos | 1986-1988 |
2-5 | Masonry Restoration, Waterproofing and Exterior Painting Contract and Memos | 1973 |
2-6 | Pull-Out Testing Reports and Contract | February, 1986 |
2-7 | Replacement of Entrance Doors Contract | 1965 |
2-8 | "Reports and Recommendations: Edison Hall, 1964-1985” | 1986 |
2-9 | "Reports and Recommendations: Edison Hall, 1964-1985” | 1986 |
2-10 | Reports To and From External Agencies, Board of Trustees, Faculty Senate | 1985 |
2-11 | Steamline Replacement Report and Memos | 1986 |
2-12 | Structural Engineering Report | November, 1985 |
2-13 | Study by Norman Aehle | November, 1985 |
3-1 | Edison Hall Blueprints |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- College buildings
- Universities & colleges--United States
Geographical Names
- Ellensburg (Wash.)
Other Creators
-
Corporate Names
- Central Washington University. Facilities Management Department (creator)