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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)
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
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Historical Note

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.

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Content Description

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.

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Historical Background

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.

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Use of the Collection

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.

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Administrative Information

Arrangement

Alphabetical by subject

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Detailed Description of the Collection

  • Description: Asbestos Removal Bids
    Dates: 1986
    Container: Box/Folder 1-1
  • Description: Asbestos Removal Contracts and Reports
    Dates: 1986
    Container: Box/Folder 1-2
  • Description: Asbestos Removal Project Manual
    Dates: June, 1986
    Container: Box/Folder 1-3
  • Description: Asbestos Removal Workers Paper
    Dates: 1986
    Container: Box/Folder 1-4
  • Description: Demolition--Center Dozing
    Dates: 1986
    Container: Box/Folder 1-5
  • Description: Demolition--Photographs and Negatives
    Dates: 1986
    Container: Box/Folder 1-6
  • Description: Demolition Project Manual
    Dates: 1986
    Container: Box/Folder 1-7
  • Description: Demolition--Relocation of Offices
    Dates: 1985
    Container: Box/Folder 1-8
  • Description: Demolition Reports, Memos and Correspondence
    Dates: 1976-1986
    Container: Box/Folder 1-9
  • Description: Edison Hall Demolition Project Committee Papers
    Dates: 1985
    Container: Box/Folder 2-1
  • Description: Feasibility Studies
    Dates: 1985-1986
    Container: Box/Folder 2-2
  • Description: Fire System Memos
    Dates: 1985
    Container: Box/Folder 2-3
  • Description: Landscape Development Memos
    Dates: 1986-1988
    Container: Box/Folder 2-4
  • Description: Masonry Restoration, Waterproofing and Exterior Painting Contract and Memos
    Dates: 1973
    Container: Box/Folder 2-5
  • Description: Pull-Out Testing Reports and Contract
    Dates: February, 1986
    Container: Box/Folder 2-6
  • Description: Replacement of Entrance Doors Contract
    Dates: 1965
    Container: Box/Folder 2-7
  • Description: "Reports and Recommendations: Edison Hall, 1964-1985”
    Dates: 1986
    Container: Box/Folder 2-8
  • Description: "Reports and Recommendations: Edison Hall, 1964-1985”
    Dates: 1986
    Container: Box/Folder 2-9
  • Description: Reports To and From External Agencies, Board of Trustees, Faculty Senate
    Dates: 1985
    Container: Box/Folder 2-10
  • Description: Steamline Replacement Report and Memos
    Dates: 1986
    Container: Box/Folder 2-11
  • Description: Structural Engineering Report
    Dates: November, 1985
    Container: Box/Folder 2-12
  • Description: Study by Norman Aehle
    Dates: November, 1985
    Container: Box/Folder 2-13
  • Description: Edison Hall Blueprints
    Container: Box/Folder 3-1

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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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