DEPARTMENT OF
civit ENGINEERING SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING AND ARCHITECTURE ieee 4

a UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
W. C. McNown
F. A. Russell LAWRENCE
Earnest Boyce

: oo November 24, 1937

B. L. Williamson
W. F. Scofield
R. C. Fitch

Dr. Fe. C,. Alien
Department of Physical Education
University of Kansas

Dear Dr, Allen:

Attached is a rather hurried estimate on approximate costs
to build one reinforced concrete tennis court. This estimate is
based on plans and specifications of the Portland Cement Association
and in line with suggestions of Jx.Coen, who has written me quite
fully.

The cost may appear quite high and on an actual competitive
bid it is quite likely you could get it done somewhat cheaper, although
there is always the doubt if you would get as good a job as could be
done by Buildings and Grounds, This work is quite similar to our
reinforced concrete walks, which cost about 25¢ per sq. ft. finished.
On this basis this cost would be 6720 sqe ft. at $ 0.25 = $1680.00, which
is almost the same as above estimate.

Junior Coen mentions a double court they built in Kansas
City which cost $2500.00. The double court could, of course, be
built somewhat more economically than a single court.

In this estimate, nothing is included for the wire back
stops or the tennis net.

The construction, to be satisfactory, will have to be very
carefully done, particularly regarding grades and surface finishing.
I am getting other information on courts built on the west coast, and
may have some changes to suggest later on.

I trust this estimate will be of some service to yous
Yours truly,

ia —

F, A. Russell, Professor
of Civil Engineering

 

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