Van Wormer Library
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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 for by Asa Van Wormer with $50,000 USD worth of street railroad stock
in memory of his late wife, who had died October 4, 1878. In 2006, a $10.7 million dollar renovation
was done to the building, providing for a new dome
and lighting. Before the renovation the dome provided for natural light
on the top floor only, but since the floors have been cut into it shines throughout the building.
University of Cincinnati
The University of Cincinnati is a comprehensive public research university in Cincinnati, Ohio, and a part of the University System of Ohio....
campus, is a classical architecture
Classical architecture
Classical architecture is a mode of architecture employing vocabulary derived in part from the Greek and Roman architecture of classical antiquity, enriched by classicizing architectural practice in Europe since the Renaissance...
-style library building designed by Samuel Hannaford
Samuel Hannaford
Samuel Hannaford was an American architect based in Cincinnati, Ohio. Some of the best known landmarks in the city, such as Music Hall and City Hall, were of his design...
in 1899 and opened on May 1, 1901. Funding was provided for by Asa Van Wormer with $50,000 USD worth of street railroad stock
Stock
The capital stock of a business entity represents the original capital paid into or invested in the business by its founders. It serves as a security for the creditors of a business since it cannot be withdrawn to the detriment of the creditors...
in memory of his late wife, who had died October 4, 1878. In 2006, a $10.7 million dollar renovation
Renovation
Renovation is the process of improving a structure. Two prominent types of renovations are commercial and residential.-Process:The process of a renovation, however complex, can usually be broken down into several processes...
was done to the building, providing for a new dome
Dome
A dome is a structural element of architecture that resembles the hollow upper half of a sphere. Dome structures made of various materials have a long architectural lineage extending into prehistory....
and lighting. Before the renovation the dome provided for natural light
Natural light
Natural light can mean:*Sunlight*Moonlight*Natural Light Beer a product made by Anheuser-Busch....
on the top floor only, but since the floors have been cut into it shines throughout the building.