Central Washington University Library Department, Brooks Building Construction Reports

Central Washington University Library Department, Brooks Building Construction Reports, 1973

Overview of the Collection

Creator: Central Washington University
Title: Central Washington University Library Department, Brooks Building Construction Reports
Dates: 1973 (inclusive)
19731973
Quantity: 0.5 cubic feet
Collection Number: RG011-06-76
Summary: This collection contains daily inspection reports developed by the Carlson Construction Consultants, Inc., from August 1, 1973, to November 30, 1973, for the Library and Instructional Complex (presently James Brooks Library) located on the Central Washington University campus.
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

The James Brooks Library was designed in 1968 to replace the outdated and undersized Bouillon Library that was built in 1961. Construction of the Library and Instructional Complex was begun in the spring of 1973 and completed in the summer of 1974. The building still serves as Central Washington University's main library and media services area.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

The inspection reports in this collection contain strength and stress tests on concrete and steel conducted during the construction of the James Brooks Library at Central Washington University. Included in the collection are "change of order proposals" from March 13, 1973, which describes additions and alterations to the original building plans.

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]. RG011-06-76, Central Washington University Library Department, Brooks Building Construction Reports. Archives and Special Collections, Brooks Library, Central Washington University.

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