KELVIN SMITH LIBRARY

Philanthropists and visionaries populate the history of Case Western Reserve University. From the beginning their gifts were offered in the form of the land and for the structures built upon that land.

The campus of Case Western Reserve University is rich with monuments, created by acts of benevolence, as testaments to a love for mankind and a profound belief in the power of education.

The legacy of Case Western Reserve's founding benefactors was manifest in succeeding generations as their families continued the tradition of philanthropy motivated by the ideals of their forbears. The depth of the commitment was characterized by respect and a desire to honor those whose gifts enabled the implementation and continuation of a grand vision.

The intent of this site is to pay tribute to and provide information about the generations of Cleveland families whose generosity allowed the campus of CWRU to exist and continue to grow, evolve and develop with the changing times. Photographs of the buildings they funded and biographies of family members are featured. It also provides a photographic time-capsule of the campus, offering a glimpse of buildings that no longer exist or have been remodeled or expanded.

Eventually, all past and present philanthropic families of Case Western Reserve University will be represented.

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