Oberlin College Archives

OBERLIN COLLEGE ARCHIVES

McClelland Block

McClelland_Block_ca1940s_thumb.jpg

Date

late 19th century-1936 (commercial); 1936-1955 (college)

Location

21-23 North Main Street, site of Oberlin Inn (demolished)

Architects/Collaborators

Builder unknown

Style

Victorian

History

The brick business block formerly at 21-23 North Main Street was purchased by the College from J.S. McClelland in 1936. In 1937 it was renovated for the Photostat and Photograph Departments (relocated 1954), the Superintendent of Construction, and the Faculty Stenographic Office (relocated 1950). The block was demolished when ground was cleared for the 1955 Oberlin Inn.

Source

Oberlin College Archives, Office of the Secretary Records.

Geolocation




Image Description

Black and white, gelatin silver 3.5 x 4.75 in. vintage print, ca. 1936
(© Oberlin College Archives, RG 0)