The construction of the Cox Administration Building was begun in June, 1913. The formal opening for college uses occurred February 10, 1915. The architect was Mr. Cass Gilbert of New York, and the builder, Mr. George Feick of Sandusky. It is of fireproof construction throughout. The initial cost of the building, including site and furniture was $85,000. Alterations in 1928 to provide office space on the third floor of the building, including the installation of an elevator, added $10,000 to the cost. The Administration Building was erected in memory of General Jacob Dolson Cox by his son, Mr. J.D. Cox of Cleveland. The building, in itself of notable beauty, is given further distinction by two lunettes, the work of Mr. Kenyon Cox, in memory of his father and mother. The offices of the Treasurer and the Secretary occupy the first floor, while those of the President, of the Assistant to the President, and of the Dean and the Registrar of the College of Arts and Sciences are on the second floor. The Alumni Records office is on the third floor. [Cox now houses the Office of the President, the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, and the Secretary of the College.]