Van Wormer Library

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 stock in memory of his late wife, who died October 4, 1878.

The library in 2017
Historical image of the library

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.[1][2] Van Wormer is no longer a library; university administrative offices are now housed in the building.[3]

References
  1. Shotwell, John Brough (1902). A History of the Schools of Cincinnati. The School Life Company. pp. 240–247.
  2. Fuller, Dawn. "UC's Oldest Standing Building Is the Newest Building to Open on Campus". http://www.uc.edu. Retrieved 2007-08-23. External link in |publisher= (help)
  3. Bach, John. "Preserving sacred spaces". http://www.uc.edu. Retrieved 2015-07-22. External link in |publisher= (help)


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