CALVIN COLLEGE BUILDING HISTORY
I. ACADEMIC AND SERVICE BUILDINGS
BUNKER INTERPRETIVE CENTER – 2004
Contract Date:
Dedication Date:
General Contractor:
Structural Contractor:
Electrical Contractor:
Mechanical Contractor:
Plumbing Contractor:
Civil Engineering Contractor:
Square Footage:
COLLEGE CHAPEL – 1989
Contract Date:
Dedication Date:
General Contractor:
Electrical Contractor:
Mechanical Contractor:
Elevator Contractor:
Square Footage:
CALVIN’S CROSSING – 2002
Contract Date:
Dedication Date:
General Contractor:
Electrical Contractor:
Architectural Contractor:
Square Footage:
1
August 2002
September 10, 2004
Wolverine Construction
JDH Engineering
Buist Electric
Seamons Air Conditioning
Godwin Plumbing
Moore and Bruggink
Gross:
5,305
Fall 1987
September 28, 1989
Elmridge Construction
Toering Electric
Botma
Independent Elevator
(Incl. lab theater)
100 Level:
16,230
200 Level:
12,785
300 Level:
12,850
Total, Gross:
41,865
2001
May 8, 2002
Wolverine Construction
Toering Electric
Beta Design Group
Net:
5,370
COMMONS AND BOILER PLANT – 1967
Contract Date:
Completion Date:
General Contractor:
Electrical Contractor:
Mechanical Contractor:
Elevator Contractor:
Kitchen Contractor:
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COMMONS CHILLER AND COOLING TOWER REPLACEMENT – 1996
Contract Date:
1996
General Contractor:
G. M. B
Architect/ Engineering Contractor:
G. M. B
Square Footage Added:
1,340
Square Footage, Current Gross
COMMONS ANNEX – 1979
Contract Date:
General Contractor:
Electrical Contractor:
Mechanical Contractor:
Elevator Contractor:
Square Footage:
COVENANT FINE ARTS CENTER – 1966
(Originally named “Fine Arts Center”.)
Contract Date:
Completion Date:
General Contractor:
Electrical Contractor:
Mechanical Contractor:
Elevator Contractor:
Sound System Contractor:
Original Square Footage:
2
September 1966
1967
Johnson Construction
Feyen & Windemuller
Holwerda
Independent Elevator
Douglas Brothers
100 Level:
200 Level:
300 Level:
Boiler Plant:
Total:
25,410
19,225
8,935
_4,140
57,710
May 1979
TerHorst & Rinzema
Toering Electric
Van’s Plumbing & Heating
Schindler Haughton Elevator
0 Level:
100 Level:
200 Level:
Total, Gross:
7,485
9,065
_6,955
23,505
February 1966
July 1966
Johnson Construction
Feyen & Windemuller Electric
Bosch
Independent Elevator
Audio Distributors
76,563
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RENNOVATION AND EXPANSION – 2010
(Renamed the “Covenant Fine Arts Center” at Dedication.)
Contract Date:
March, 2009
Dedication Date:
October 20, 2010
Architect / Engineers:
G.M.B.
General Contractor:
Rockford
Electrical Contractor:
Allied Electric
Mechanical Contractor:
River City
Lighting Contractor:
Square D
General Trades:
Bouma Construction
Square Footage Added:
Square Footage, Current Gross:
DEVOS COMMUNICATION CENTER – 2002
Contract Date:
Dedication Date:
General Contractor:
Architectural Contractor:
Structural Engineer
Electrical Contractor:
Consulting Engineer:
Fire Safety Contractor:
Square Footage:
DEVRIES HALL OF SCIENCE – 1999
Contract Date:
Dedication Date:
General Contractor:
Electrical Contractor:
Mechanical Contractor:
Architectural Contractor:
Alarm System Contractor:
Lab Design Contractor:
3
0 Level:
100 Level:
200 Level:
300 Level:
Total:
53,592
16,665
57,165
50,005
_ 6,320
130,155
2001
October 25, 2002
Wolverine Construction
Design Plus, Inc.
J.D.H Engineering
Feyen – Zylstra/ W. Mich. Lighting
Moore and Bruggink
Riverside Fire and Security
0 Level:
18,435
100 Level:
15,470
200 Level:
18,065
300 Level:
_9,265
Total, Gross:
61,235
1998
October 22, 1999
Wolverine Construction
Van Haren Electric
Andy Egon Co.
URS Greiner and VanderWeil
Secure Alarm System
Research Facilities Design
DEVRIES HALL OF SCIENCE – 1999
Square Footage:
ENGINEERING BUILDING – 1999
Contract Date:
Dedication Date:
General Contractor:
Electrical Contractor:
Mechanical Contractor:
Civil Engineering:
Structural Contractor:
Square Footage:
0 Level:
100 Level:
200 Level:
300 Level:
Total, Gross:
19,645
16,825
14,560
14,560
65,590
1998
October 22, 1999
Wolverine Construction
Town and Country
Seamon’s Air Conditioning
Moore and Bruggink
JDH Engineering
100 Level:
17,340
200 Level:
_6,600
Total, Gross:
23,940
HIEMENGA HALL – 1961
(Originally named the “Library Classroom Building.”)
Contract Date:
November 15,1961
Architects:
Perkins & Will, J&G Daverman Co.
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HIEMENGA HALL, LEVEL 3 ADDITION – 1977
Completion Date:
1977
General Contractor:
Daverman Associates
Electrical Contractor:
Daverman Associates
Mechanical Contractor:
Daverman Associates
Square Footage Added:
26,025
HIEMENGA HALL, LEVEL 4 ADDITION – 1997
Contract Date:
1997
Architect/Engineers:
G.M.B.
Square Footage Added:
18,717
Square Footage, Current Gross:
4
200 Level:
300 Level:
400 Level:
Total:
17,225
26,025
29,985
73,235
HEKMAN LIBRARY
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LIBRARY CLASSROOM BUILDING – 1961
(This building became part of Hiemenga Hall and Hekman Library.)
Contract Date:
November 15, 1961
General Contractor:
Beckering Construction
Electrical Contractor:
Cotton Electric
Mechanical Contractor:
Holwerda & Huizenga
Elevator Contractor:
Independent Elevator
Original Square Footage:
58,116
ADDITION TO LIBRARY CLASSROOM BUILDING – 1968
Contract Date:
December 12, 1968
General Contractor:
Erdhardt Construction
Electrical Contractor:
Weston
Mechanical Contractor:
Botma
Square Footage Added:
92,413
MEETER CENTER ADDITION – 1981
Contract Date:
General Contractor:
Electrical Contractor:
Mechanical Contractor:
Square Footage Added:
1981
Elmridge Construction
Weston
Botma
6,054
COURTYARD ADDITION – 1991
Contract Date:
General Contractor:
Electrical Contractor:
Mechanical Contractor:
Steel Contractor:
Masonry Contractor:
Square Footage Added:
1991
Calvin College
Newhof & Winer
Calvin College
Steel Supply & Engineering
J & K Masonry
FIFTH FLOOR ADDITION – 1995
Contract Date:
Electrical Contractor:
Mechanical Contractor:
Steel Contractor:
Masonry Contractor:
Square Footage Added:
1995
Calvin College
Hillside Plumbing
Reliable Sheet Metal
J & K Masonry
2,310
28,255
HEKMAN LIBRARY
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LIBRARY BOILER PLANT ADDITION AND RENOVATION -- 2001
Contract Date:
2001
Architect / Engineers:
G.M.B.
Square Footage Added:
1,767
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HERITAGE HALL REMODEL -- 2011
Contract Date:
August 16, 2011
Architects
C2ae
Square Footage Added:
None
Square Footage, Current Gross:
KNOLLCREST DINING HALL – 1961
Contract Date:
Architectural Contractor:
General Contractor:
Electrical Contractor:
Mechanical Contractor:
Original Square Footage:
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DINING ROOM ADDITION – 1967
Contract Date:
Architectural Contractor:
General Contractor:
Square Footage Added:
BAKERY ADDITION – 1978
Contract Date:
Architectural Contractor:
Square Footage Added:
100 Level:
200 Level:
300 Level:
400 Level:
500 Level:
Total:
24,815
44,645
39,330
34,970
28,255
172,015
1961
Perkins & Will/ James K. Haveman
Beckering Construction
Cotton Electric
Holwerda & Huizenga
17,651
April 1, 1967
Perkins & Will/ James K. Haveman
Beckering Construction
4,171
July 6, 1978
James K. Haveman
1,333
KNOLLCREST DINING HALL
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FOOD SERVICE RENOVATIONS AND ADDITIONS – 1985
Contract Date:
May 24, 1985
Architect and Engineer Contractor:
Newhof and Winer
Electrical Contractor:
Bazan Electric
Constructural Contractor:
TerHorst and Rinzema
Plumbing and Heating Contractor:
Botma Plumbing and Heating
Survey Contractor:
Exxel Surveying
Square Footage Added:
3,060
Square Footage, Current Gross:
26,215
MAIL AND PRINT SERVICES BUILDING – 2006
Construction Date:
Fall, 2006
Architect:
Dixon Architecture
General Contractor:
Dykhouse Construction
Electrical Contractor:
Calvin College
Mechanical Contractor:
Pleune Services
Square Footage:
100 Level:
200 Level:
Total, Gross:
NORTH HALL – 1985
Contract Date:
Architect:
General Contractor:
Electrical Contractor:
Mechanical Contractor:
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DICE MUSEUM ADDITION – 2012
Contract Date:
Dedication Date:
Architect/Engineers:
General Contractor:
Square Footage Added:
Square Footage, Current Gross:
7
7,585
3,155
10,740
October 24, 1984
Daverman Associates (URS Greiner)
J. C. Carlson Inc.
Toering Electric
H&H
March 2012
November 9, 2012
G.M.B.
Calvin College
1,440
0 Level:
100 Level:
200 Level:
Total:
19,835
20,045
18,845
58,725
PRINCE CONFERENCE CENTER – 2002
Contract Date:
Dedication Date:
General Contractor:
Technology Contractor:
Food Service Contractor:
Electrical Contractor:
Structural Engineer:
Square Footage:
PRINCE LODGING – 2002
Contract Date:
Dedication Date:
General Contractor:
Technology Contractor:
Food Service Contractor:
Electrical Contractor:
Structural Engineer:
Square Footage:
SCIENCE BUILDING – 1967
Contract Date:
General Contractor:
Electrical Contractor:
Mechanical Contractor:
Elevator Contractor:
8
2001
October 25, 2002
Wolverine Construction
Sheng Milsom, Willke
Baker Group
Feyen – Zylstra
J.D.H Engineering
100 Level:
200 Level:
Total, Gross:
29,250
4,150
33,400
2001
October 25, 2002
Wolverine Construction
Sheng Milsom, Willke
Baker Group
Feyen – Zylstra
J.D.H Engineering
100 Level:
200 Level:
300 Level:
Total, Gross:
11,690
11,400
11,505
34,595
April 25, 1967
Pioneer Construction
Feyen & Windemuller
Holwerda
Montgomery Elevator
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SCIENCE BUILDING REMODEL – 2000
Contract Date:
November 1, 2000
General Contractor:
URS Greiner
Electrical Contractor:
Calvin College
Square Footage Added:
None
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NATIONAL SCIENCE LAB REMODEL – 2010
Contract Date:
November 4, 2010
Architect/Engineers:
G.M.B.
Square Footage Added:
None
SCIENCE BUILDING
Square Footage:
SCIENCE POWER PLANT – 1967
Contract Date:
General Contractor:
Electrical Contractor:
Mechanical Contractor:
Sub-basement:
0 Level:
100 Level:
200 Level:
300 Level:
400 Level:
Total, Gross:
April 25, 1967
Pioneer Construction
Feyen & Windemuller
Holwerda
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SCIENCE POWER PLANT RENOVATION – 1998
Contract Date:
October 23, 1998
Architectural Contractor:
Design Plus
Engineering Contractor:
G.M.B
Square Footage Added:
None
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SCIENCE POWER PLANT EXPANSION – 2007
Contract Date:
January 5, 2007
Architectural Contractor:
G.M.B.
Engineering Contractor:
G.M.B
Square Footage Added:
None
Square Footage:
1,715
24,480
27,445
23,795
23,770
__ 765
101,970
Gross:
4,115
SEMINARY AND SEMINARY CHAPEL -- 1960
Contract Date:
October 1, 1959
Completion Date:
1960
General Contractor:
Osterink Construction
Electrical Contractor:
Remtema Electric
Mechanical Contractor:
Holwerda - Huizenga
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SEMINARY ADDITION AND REMODELING – 1975
Contract Date:
February 7, 1975
General Contractor:
Pioneer Construction
Electrical Contractor:
Windemuller
Mechanical Contractor:
Warm Friend
Elevator Contractor:
Concord
Square Footage Added:
10,341
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SEMINARY ADDITION – 1990
Completion Date:
General Contractor:
Square Footage Added:
1990
Calvin College
1,430
SEMINARY ADDITIONS AND RENOVATIONS – 2001
Contract Date:
2001
Completion Date:
2002
General Contractor:
Dan Vos Construction
Architectural Contractor:
A.M.D.G.
Mechanical/Electrical Contractor:
Classic Engineering
Civil Engineering Contractor:
Exxel Engineering
Structural Contractor:
J.D.H Engineering
Square Footage Added:
13,115
SEMINARY CHAPEL RENOVATION – 2004
Contract Date:
June 16, 2004
Completion Date:
2005
General Contractor:
Dan Vos Construction
Square Footage Added:
315
Square Footage, Current Gross:
SERVICE BUILDING – 1971
Contract Date:
Completion Date:
General Contractor:
Electrical Contractor:
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1971
1971
Wolverine Building Products
Windemuller Electric
SERVICE BUILDING LOFT ADDITION – 1985
Contractor:
Calvin College
Square Footage:
100 Level:
Loft:
Total, Gross:
SPOELHOF COLLEGE CENTER – 1972
Contract Date:
General Contractor:
Electrical Contractor:
Mechanical Contractor:
10
58,255
April 13, 1972
Pioneer Construction
Windemuller
Holwerda
21,955
_6,195
28,150
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SPOELHOF CENTER RENOVATION – 2003
Contract Date:
May 16, 2003
Architects/Engineering Contractor:
G.M.B.
Square Footage Added:
None
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SPOELHOF CENTER ATRIUM – 2007
Contract Date:
September 3, 2007
Architects/Engineering Contractor:
G.M.B.
Square Footage Added:
3,625
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SPOELHOF CENTER REMODELING – 2007
Contract Date:
November 19, 2007
Architects/Engineering Contractor:
G.M.B.
Square Footage Added:
None
Square Footage:
100 Level:
200 Level:
300 Level:
Total, Gross:
43,330
41,575
_40,680
125,585
SPOELHOF FIELDHOUSE COMPLEX -- 2009
(The Fieldhouse Complex is comprised of five structures, as listed below:)
Contract Date:
August 3, 2007
Dedication Date:
February 20, 2009
Architects/Engineers
G.M.B.
General Contractors:
Christman, Rockford Construction
Aquatic Contractor:
D.A. Dodd
Audio/Video Contractor:
Acoustics by Design, Inc.
Electrical Contractor:
Circuit Electric
Mechanical Contractor:
Rite-Way
Elevator Contractor:
Otis
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HOOGENBOOM HEALTH AND RECREATION CENTER
Square Footage:
100 Level:
200 Level:
300 Level:
Total, Gross:
46,850
31,380
_5,515
83,745
HUIZENGA TRACK AND TENNIS FACILITY
Square Footage:
100 Level:
200 Level:
Total, Gross:
66,300
4,550
70,850
SPOELHOF FIELDHOUSE COMPLEX – 2009
(The remaining three structures are:)
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SPOELHOF FIELDHOUSE
Square Footage:
VAN NORD ARENA
Square Footage:
VENEMA AQUATIC CENTER
Square Footage:
SURGE BUILDING – 2007
Built in:
Acquired by Calvin College:
Square Footage:
YOUNGSMA CENTER – 2007
Built in:
Acquired by Calvin College:
Square Footage:
12
0 Level:
100 Level:
200 Level:
Total, Gross:
8,475
13,900
26,825
49,200
100 Level:
200 Level:
300 Level:
400 Level:
Total, Gross:
63,730
36,380
20,505
_2,175
122,790
0 Level:
100 Level:
200 Level:
Total, Gross:
12,495
35,560
_6,490
54,545
1980
September 2007
0 Level:
100 Level:
Total, Gross:
4,600
_8,360
12,960
1985
September 2007
100 Level:
200 Level:
Total, Gross:
7,805
_8,190
15,995
II. RESIDENCE HALLS
BEETS / VEENSTRA
Contract Date:
General Contractor:
Electric Contractor:
Mechanical Contractor:
Square Footage:
Fall, 1961
Beckering Construction
Cotton Electric
Holwerda & Huizenga
Gross:
55,540
BOER / BENNINK
Contract Date:
General Contractor:
Electrical Contractor:
Mechanical Contractor:
Misc. Contractor:
Square Footage:
Fall, 1967
Johnson Construction
Ottawa Electric
Herrema
Central Vacuum System
Gross:
59,250
BOLT / HEYNS
Contract Date:
Completion Date:
General Contractor:
Electrical Contractor:
Mechanical Contractor:
Square Footage:
Spring, 1969
September, 1970
Johnson Construction
Windemuller
Holwerda-Huizenga
Gross:
59,500
Summer 1980
Pioneer Construction
Bazen Electric
Botma
Gross:
26,740
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TIMMER
Contract Date:
General Contractor:
Electrical Contractor:
Mechanical Contractor:
Square Footage:
Square Footage, Total Gross for B-H-T:
KALSBEEK / HUIZENGA
Contract Date:
Completion Date:
General Contractor:
Electrical Contractor:
Mechanical Contractor:
Elevator Contractor:
Square Footage:
13
86,240
Fall 1987
September 1, 1988
Johnson Construction
Circuit Electric
Botma
Independent Elevator
Gross:
64,925
NOORDEWIER / VANDERWERP
Contract Date:
General Contractor:
Electrical Contractor:
Mechanical Contractor:
Square Footage:
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NOORDEWIER ADDITION
Contract Date:
General Contractor:
Electrical Contractor:
Mechanical Contractor:
Square Footage Added:
Fall 1961
Beckering Construction
Cotton Electric
Holwerda & Huizenga
Gross:
54,063
Spring 1973
Barnes Construction
Fryling Electric
Franklin Holwerda
7,572
Square Footage, Total Gross for NO-VW:
61,635
ROOKS / VAN DELLEN
Contract Date:
General Contractor:
Electrical Contractor:
Mechanical Contractor:
Square Footage:
September 1965
DeYoung & Bagin
Whittaker Electric
Holwerda
Gross:
58,400
SCHULTZE / ELDERSVELD
Contract Date:
General Contractor:
Electrical Contractor:
Mechanical Contractor:
Square Footage:
Spring 1965
DeYoung & Bagin
Fryling Electric
Franklin Holwerda
Gross:
58,865
VAN REKEN
Contract Date:
Dedication Date:
Architects:
General Contractor:
Electrical Contractor:
Mechanical Contractor:
Square Footage:
January 2008
October 22, 2008
Triangle Associates
Triangle Associates
Windemuller
Northwest Kent
Gross:
37,140
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III.
KNOLLCREST EAST APARTMENTS & SEMINARY
HOUSING
ALPHA
Completion Date:
Square Footage:
1971
Gross:
BAVINK
Completion Date:
General Contractor:
Square Footage:
1985
Koetje Builders
Gross:
BERKHOF
Completion Date:
General Contractor:
Plumbing Contractor:
Square Footage:
1989
Koetje Builders
Godwin Plumbing
Gross:
11,380
Completion Date:
Square Footage:
1971
Gross:
13,050
DELTA
Completion Date:
Square Footage:
1971
Gross:
13,050
GAMMA
Completion Date:
Square Footage:
1971
Gross:
13,050
KAPPA
Completion Date:
Square Footage:
1971
Gross:
13,050
KUYPER
Completion Date:
General Contractor:
Square Footage:
1985
Koetje Builders
Gross:
OMEGA
Completion Date:
Square Footage:
1971
Gross:
13,050
9,590
BETA
15
9,590
11,110
PHI / CHI
Completion Date:
Architect:
General Contractor:
Electrical Contractor:
Interior Design:
Square Footage:
1987
The Architectural Group
Koetje Builders
Van Singel Electric
Jeanette O’Brien
Gross:
RHO / TAU
Built in:
Acquired by Calvin College:
Square Footage:
1985
2004
Gross:
7,480
SIGMA
Completion Date:
Square Footage:
1969
Gross:
11,070
THETA / EPSILON
Completion Date:
Architect:
Electrical Contractor:
Mechanical Contractor:
Square Footage:
1977
Marvin DeWinter
Fryling Electrical
Fairbrother & Gunther
Gross:
41,595
ZETA / LAMBDA
Completion Date:
General Contractor:
Electrical Contractor:
Plumbing Contractor:
Interior Design:
Square Footage:
1978
Koetje Builders
Van Singel Electric
Godwin Plumbing
Jeanette O’Brien
Gross:
27,235
16
28,755
IV. CAMPUS HOUSES
3230 BURTON STREET
Built in:
Acquired by Calvin College:
Square Footage:
1941
1972
w/o garage:
2,440
BUNKER HOUSE
Built in:
Acquired by Calvin College:
Square Footage:
1958
2000
w/o garage:
2,505
DE WIT MANOR
Built in:
Acquired by Calvin College
Used as President’s House:
Addition:
Basement alterations:
Addition of Conservatory:
Remodel:
Square Footage:
1910
1956
1995
1982
1989
1995
2012
w/o garage:
6,055
ECOSYSTEM PRESERVE STUDY CENTER
Built in:
Acquired by Calvin College:
Square Footage:
1968
1995
w/o garage
2,115
FLAT IRON LAKE HOUSE
Acquired by Calvin College:
Square Footage:
2008
w/o garage
2,340
OBSERVATORY HOUSE
Built in:
Acquired by Calvin College:
Square Footage:
1959
2004
w/o garage
1,650
PARSONAGE
Contract Date:
Completion Date:
Architect Contractor:
General Contractor:
Square Footage:
2002
2003
Visbeen Associates
DeHaan Builders
w/o garage
6,930
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RAVENSWOOD
Built in:
Acquired by Calvin College:
Became Visitors Residence:
Square Footage:
1954
1956
1995
w/o garage:
2,455
ROWLAND HOUSE
Built in:
Acquired by Calvin College:
Square Footage:
1979
1999
w/o garage
1,060
TONGUE HOUSE
Built in:
Acquired by Calvin College:
Square Footage:
1969
2005
w/o garage
2,025
TRAVIS HOUSE
Built in:
Acquired by Calvin College:
Square Footage:
Early 1900’s
2009
w/o garage
3,245
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V. OFF-CAMPUS PROPERTIES
106 SOUTH DIVISION ART GALLERY
Leased by Calvin College:
Square Footage:
2041 RAYBROOK OFFICE BUILDING
Acquired by Calvin College:
Dedicated:
Square Footage:
LADIES LITERARY CLUB
Original building built in:
Acquired by Calvin College:
Renovations:
Architects:
Square Footage:
October 2005
0 Level:
100 Level:
Total, Gross:
4,800
_4,770
9,570
Fall 2006
October 3, 2007
100 Level:
200 Level:
Total, Gross:
5,650
_5,660
11,310
1887
February 2007
2007-09
Cornerstone
0 Level:
100 Level:
200 Level
Total, Gross:
6,015
6,050
1,130
13,195
WALTMAN LAKE RETEAT AND LEARNING CENTER
Original dam build in:
1972
First construction as girl’s camp:
1979
Acquired by Calvin College:
November 2010
Total acreage:
WEYHILL BUILDING
Built in:
Acquired by Calvin College:
Square Footage:
1987
July 2007
100 Level:
200 Level:
300 Level:
400 Level:
500 Level:
600 Level:
Total, Gross:
319 Acres
14,695
14,570
14,625
14,625
14,625
_8,345
81,485
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