Central Washington University Facilities Management Department, Edison Hall Papers

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

Arrangement

Alphabetical by subject

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)

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